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A poster for a film titled "Bounty" featuring a group of people, with text highlighting themes of resistance, remembrance, and justice.

Bounty

Bounty “We are citizens of the Penobscot Nation. Together we bring our families to Boston to read our ancestors’ death warrant.” Get Tickets About the Film In Bounty, Penobscot parents and children resist erasure and commemorate survival by reading and reacting to one of the dozens of government-issued bounty proclamations that motivated colonial settlers to […]

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Old South Meeting House Party

Old South Meeting House Party 2024

Old South Meeting House Party Thursday, October 24, 2024 Day Hour Minute Second Join us for a fun evening at Old South Meeting House and be the first to see an exciting sneak preview of a new experience in this iconic building! Find out how we’re creating something truly revolutionary and be part of a […]

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t Happened: James Otis, Jr. and the Writs of Assistance

The Courtroom Where It Happened: James Otis, Jr. and the Writs of Assistance

The Courtroom Where It Happened: James Otis, Jr. & the Writs of Assistance Monday, June 17, 2024 REGISTER Many trace the spark that lit the American Revolution to a courtroom in 1761, when attorney James Otis, Jr. transformed his arguments in a search-and-seizure case into a fiery and wide-ranging five-hour oration that laid down many […]

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Drawing the Sword of Liberty: Lafayette’s Life and Legacies Material Memory Public Program Revolutionary Spaces

Exploring the American & French Revolutions Through Lafayette’s Sword: A Material Memory Program from Revolutionary Spaces

Historian and anthropologist in conversation with community members explore 18th-century sword brought to Revolutionary-era America by the Marquis de Lafayette – April 17, Old South Meeting House

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Expanding the Franchise: Under-18 Voting Rights Public Programs Revolutionary Spaces Old South Meeting House

Expanding the Franchise: Under-18 Voting Rights

Expanding the Franchise Under-18 Voting Rights Postponed: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 JOIN EMAIL LIST FOR UPDATES Voting is one of the most powerful ways to influence the trajectory of the nation. But those with the greatest stake in that future-the youth of America-lack access to the ballot under the age of 18. Join us on […]

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James Fichter Revolutionary Spaces

Tea: Consumption, Politics, and Revolution, 1773–1776 Book Launch with Dr. James Fichter

Tea: Consumption, Politics, and Revolution, 1773-1776 Book Launch with Dr. James Fichter Monday, December 11 REGISTER Join Revolutionary Spaces on Monday, December 11 at the Old South Meeting House for a discussion with Dr. James Fichter of the University of Hong Kong to mark the publication of his new book Tea: Consumption, Politics, and Revolution, 1773-1776. […]

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Phillis In Boston, Play Celebrating African American Poet and Prodigy Phillis Wheatley’s Revolutionary Legacy, Opens Nov 3 at the Old South Meeting House

Free festival presented by Revolutionary Spaces kicks off 250th Tea Party Commemoration.

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Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary Commemoration

Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary Commemoration A Reenactment of the Meeting of the Body of the People Friday, December 15 & Saturday, December 16 SOLD OUT The Reenactment of the Meeting of the Body of the People on both Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16 are officially SOLD OUT! Please view our other commemorative […]

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Raising Voices Festival

Raising Voices Festival Recap

Gala Experience & Raising Voices Festival A Recap of the Festivities By the Numbers Revolutionary Spaces expresses its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended the Gala & Festival festivities. Your attendance made it a resounding success! We would also like to thank the staff members, volunteers, and supporters who helped make it all happen-especially the […]

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Raising Voices Festival

Raising Voices Festival Schedule

Raising Voices Festival Schedule & Map Register Now Please note: This schedule is subject to change. Click image above to enlarge. Saturday, September 23 Summer Street Stage Steps Stage Old South Meeting House Stage Washington Street Activations Old State House Sunday, September 24 Summer Street Stage Steps Stage Old South Meeting House Stage Washington Street […]

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