Debate "Vengeance or Justice?" in a Town Meeting

Hear the debates following the Boston Massacre and decide: vengeance or justice?

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250 years ago, British soldiers opened fire on a crowd at King Street in Boston. Three men lay dead and many more were wounded. Was it a plot to commit murder or self-defense? Should the people of Boston extract vengeance against the soldiers or call for law and order above all else?

Have your voice be heard in a Town Meeting debate in historic Faneuil Hall and help decide: vengeance or justice? Join us as we recreate this historic meeting through an interactive program with National Parks of Boston Rangers.

This program lasts approximately 30 minutes to 45 minutes in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. Available for grades 5-12.

This program is not currently offered for the 2023 season.

Details

Duration

30-45 Minutes

Activity

Living History

For this program, National Parks of Boston Rangers dress up in period clothing and debate: vengeance or justice? Audience participation is encouraged through reading historically-based quotes on character cards.

Age(s)

10 and Older

This program is designed for ages 10 and older.

Pets Allowed

No

Service animals are allowed inside Faneuil Hall.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall

This program is held in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall during the summer.

Reservations

No

Reservations are not normally required to attend this program.

Season

Summer

This program is usually held during the summer season.

This program is not currently offered for the 2023 summer season.

Time of Day

Day

This program is not currently offered for the 2023 summer season.

Accessibility Information

Service animals are allowed inside Faneuil Hall.

The first floor of Faneuil Hall has an elevator to the second floor, where the Great Hall is located.