Boston Tea Party Anniversary Commemoration

Event Policies

Revolutionary Spaces believes in the open exchange of ideas and the continuing practice of democracy, both of which are founded upon respect for one another. Inappropriate, aggressive, or unlawful behavior toward staff or visitors will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to remove any person who engages in such behavior from our sites with no refund.

VIP Seating
If you have purchased a VIP ticket, please let the check in staff know upon your arrival. An usher will be available to bring you to your seats in either the first or second row. We cannot guarantee that groups will be seated together within these rows. Please arrive early to ensure preferred seating.
General Admission Seating
All non-VIP tickets are general admission. We cannot guarantee that groups will be seated together. Please do not sit in any seats marked as reserved.
Event Check In
Upon arrival, please show our check-in staff a digital or printed copy of your ticket. Staff can also locate your tickets by the purchaser’s last name.
Event Admittance
Doors will open at 5pm and the program will begin at 6:15pm. No readmittance is allowed.
Museum Store
Revolutionary Spaces’ museum store, located on the lower level of the Old South Meeting House, will be open before the reenactment begins and for 30 minutes after the performance ends. Plus, all Revolutionary Spaces’ members receive a 10-25% discount. Not a member yet? Join now!
Free Admission
Your tickets include free admission to the Old State House and Old South Meeting House from Wednesday, December 17th through Sunday, December 21st. Present your printed or digital ticket to the front desk at either the site for free entry. Please note that the Old South Meeting House will be closed all day on December 16th to begin setting up for the event.

Seating
The entrance and Main Hall of the Old South Meeting House are wheelchair accessible. If you need to request a handicap accessible seat or have any other questions regarding accessibility, please email ticketsales@revolutionaryspaces.org.
Accessible Bathrooms
Restrooms are located on the lower level of Old South Meeting House and are accessible via stairs or elevator.
Assisted Listening Devices
Assisted listening devices are available. Please email ticketsales@revolutionaryspaces.org to request one.
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed in the Old South Meeting House.

Weapons & Firearms
Real or prop firearms or weapons of any kind are prohibited unless the person carrying them has received permission from Revolutionary Spaces staff or represents law enforcement with proper jurisdiction.
Food & Drinks
No outside food or drinks will be allowed inside the building. Sealed, unopened bottled water is allowed. There is also a water fountain/bottle refill station located on the lower level of the building.
Bag Policy
Large luggage, backpacks, and bags are not permitted. For the safety of all attendees, Revolutionary Spaces reserves the right to inspect bags and other personal belongings upon entry to the event.

For Personal Use
Photography and videography for personal use are permitted during the event. However, the use of flash during the performance is strictly prohibited. All recording devices must be handheld.
For Professional Use
If you are capturing footage for professional use, please email abertone@revolutionaryspaces.org prior to the event to reserve a media/press pass.
Photography/Videography Consent
By attending this event, you consent to being photographed or recorded for promotional and archival purposes.
Social Media
If posting to social media, please be sure to follow and tag @RevSpaces!

Costumes/Dress Code
We encourage attendees to immerse themselves in the spirit of 1773 by dressing in period-inspired attire. Full face coverings (both masks and makeup) are prohibited. While costumes depicting specific racial groups were common in the 18th century, we kindly ask our audiences to be respectful and not wear costumes that may be considered culturally, racially, or ethnically insensitive.
Code of Conduct
Revolutionary Spaces is committed to maintaining a respectful and safe environment for all visitors and staff. Revolutionary Spaces has a zero tolerance policy for racist, discriminatory, or harassing behavior, and reserves the right to remove any person acting in an unacceptable or inappropriate manner.