School Vacation Programming

Looking for fun things to do during school vacation?

 

Ranger Veronica showing visitors an activity at the Bunker Hill Museum

NPS Photo/Matthew Dwyer

Enjoy lots of FREE, drop-in activities that are family-friendly. Join us at the Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center for a variety of fun activities that may include:

• Ropemaking
• "Riveting" a ribbon bracelet
• Coloring pages
• Word searches
• And more!

School Vacation Programming usually occur during the following school holiday breaks:

• February Recess
• Spring Recess
• Thanksgiving Recess
• Winter Recess

See below for information regarding the upcoming school vacation programming or follow us on Facebook (Boston National Historical Park) for information on activities and updates about school vacation programming.

 

Upcoming School Vacation Programming:

February 17 & 21-24, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Free and open to all!

Sailor Skills

Location: Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center

In both the 19th and 20th century, Navy Sailors need to know skills to do their job. Try your hand at tying knots, making rope and sending a message through signal flags. Ask a ranger about our Junior Ranger Program.

Discover the Battle of Bunker Hill

Location: Bunker Hill Museum

Make a paper monument, decorate it however you want. Learn about the Battle of Bunker Hill while you play tic-tac-toe.

 

Won't be able to join us for this programming? See below for other ways you can explore our park.