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Threads of History: Martha Washington and the Lives of Eighteenth-Century Women A Material Memory Program

Unraveling 18th-Century Textiles, Revolutionary Spaces Program Examines Quilt Made of Martha Washington’s Dresses

Unraveling 18th-century textiles, Revolutionary Spaces program examines quilt made of Martha Washington’s dresses.

Bounty Film - Old State House - Upstander

New Film Installation at Boston’s Old State House Acknowledges Complex Indigenous Ties

Revolutionary Spaces installs short film in an effort to commemorate Indigenous survival and resistance to erasure: Bounty.

Sensory-Friendly Mornings

Sensory-Friendly Mornings at Revolutionary Spaces Get Tickets Now Revolutionary Spaces is pleased to introduce Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Old State House-special early open hours designed for visitors of all ages who benefit from a quieter, more supportive museum experience. With adjustments to lighting and sound, limited attendance, and hands-on activities, these mornings are ideal for […]

A composite image on orange, showing a framed American Revolution battle painting behind two historical portraits of men.

Monthly Spotlight Series

Monthly Spotlight Series The People, Places, and Ideas that Shaped a Nation Get Tickets Now Each month, Revolutionary Spaces shines a light on a key figure, pivotal event, bold idea, or distinctive object connected to the Old State House, Old South Meeting House, or the broader story of the American Revolution. These Monthly Spotlights invite […]

Democracy Now: A Panel Discussion

Democracy Now:A Panel Discussion Tuesday, February 11, 2025 WATCH RECORDING What does active citizenship in a democracy look like? How do we prepare ourselves for the challenges that our democracy will face? How do we reform our democracy so that it serves all of its constituents? Join Revolutionary Spaces and The Humanities Workshop for Democracy […]

Boston Tea Party Event Policies and Reminders

Boston Tea Party 251st Anniversary Commemoration Event Policies and Reminders Admission Information Free Admission Your tickets include free admission to the Old State House and Old South Meeting House from Saturday, December 14th through Monday, December 16th. Present your printed or digital ticket to the front desk at either the site for free entry. Please […]

Teaching Honest History: A Discussion with Lindsay Chervinsky and Barbara McQuade

Teaching Honest History A Discussion with Lindsay Chervinsky & Barbara McQuade Thursday, November 21, 2024 REGISTER Teaching history fully and honestly is a vitally important foundation for building a strong democracy, most particularly today, when people are flooded with disinformation from social media and a range of other sources. Join us for Teaching Honest History […]

The Council Chamber / The Humble Petitioner

Visual Descriptions The Council Chamber / The Humble Petitioner The top of the spiral staircase which leads to the second floor faces a short hallway. On the left side of the hallway is a long panel with a timeline detailing important moments in the history of petitioning in England and colonial Massachusetts. Dates on this […]

Boston Tea Party 251st Anniversary Commemoration

Boston Tea Party 251st Anniversary Commemoration Monday, December 16, 2024 PURCHASE TICKETS Reenactment Commemorate the 251st anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with a world-class reenactment of the Meeting of the Body of the People at Old South Meeting House! Experience this pivotal moment in our nation’s history as you watch the vigorous debate that […]

Boston Reconsidered Blog Upstander Bounty

Insider Interview: Bounty with Upstander Project

Revolutionary Spaces interviews the Upstander Project team about their film Bounty, which follows Penobscot families as they read a scalp bounty that was signed in the Old State House.