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  • New Bunker Hill Climbing Pass

    From April 8 to June 30, for safe occupancy requirements, all visitors who climb the Bunker Hill Monument must first obtain a free climbing pass from the Bunker Hill Museum at 43 Monument Square. For groups of 10 or more, please call 617-242-5689.

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  • “The Revolution Starts Here!” An Introduction to Old South Meeting House

    Friday, May 17, 2013

    Join us for a FREE 30-minute introduction to this 1729 Puritan Meeting House’s long and colorful history in the life of Boston and the nation! More

    Time:
    4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
    Location:
    Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street, Boston, MA
    Fees:
    Free

  • Colonial Basket Weaving

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Rather than in plastic bags or cardboard boxes, colonists stored cheese, chickens, and candles in specially designed baskets. Fred Lawson weaves and sells reproductions copied from period originals. More

    Time:
    1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Location:
    Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, MA
    Fees:
    Adults $3.50, Children (ages 5-17) $1.00

  • Revolutionary War Medicine

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Medical historian Ed Page takes on the role of regimental surgeon Elisha Skinner. Find out how he treated bullet wounds and disease on the battlefield during the war. More

    Time:
    1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Location:
    Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, MA
    Fees:
    Adults $3.50, Children (ages 5-17) $1.00
 

Did You Know?

Daniel Webster speaking in the Senate chamber.

Daniel Webster was once rebuffed in his effort to speak at Faneuil Hall.  His support of The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 earned for him the enmity of New England's abolitionists, and a worry that if he were allowed to speak, his appearance might spark a riot.  He later spoke without incident.