Hands-On History at Revolutionary Spaces

Boston National Historical Park

  • Every day at 10:30 AM from February 16, 2026 to February 20, 2026
  • Free

Enjoy five days of Hands-On History fun at the Old South Meeting House! Join us from Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20 for special winter crafts and activities, as well as coloring, our two-site scavenger hunt, 10-minute gallery talks, music, colonial dress-up, and more.

Activities take place from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM and are included with museum admission. Revolutionary Spaces members and children ages 12 and under are FREE all day long.

Monday, February 16– The Heart of Boston

Community Quilt Craft, Quill-Making Craft, and Valentine's Craft

Tuesday, February 17 – Winter Lights

Lantern Sun Catcher Craft and Wintertime Sensory Table

Wednesday, February 18 – Tea Time & Tavern Days

Tea Painting and Tavern Games 

Thursday, February 19 – Winter Wellness

Beeswax Candle Making and Winter Wellness Sensory Station

Friday, February 20 – Snow & Stories

Watercolor Snowflakes Craft, Make Your Own Bookmark, and Snowflake Sensory Station

Fees

Included with general museum admission

Location

Old South Meeting House and Old State House

Latitude and Longitude 42.358726, -71.057408

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

February 16, 2026 to February 20, 2026

Time:

10:30 AM

Duration:

4 hours

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Partner Program
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