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Two musicians dressed in 18th century clothing playing wind instruments in front of a brick wall. Some onlookers sit on the right side of the image.

Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

In the guise of itinerant musicians, Al Petty & Deirdre Sweeney perform popular 18th-century tunes such as “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot” and “Jack’s Health” on the penny whistle, flute, fife, & other instruments. Spring events are included with the price of admission to the museum thanks to generous funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Zoe Lawson in colonial garb, spinning on a spinning wheel

The Art of Spinning

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

The art of spinning is best learned by the young, and Zoe Lawson has been practicing the craft of spinning by drop spindle and on a wheel since childhood. She shares her techniques while in 18th century garb while illuminating the various methods colonists used to produce their own textiles. All Spring events are included […]

A photo of a smiling white man with earlobe length brown hair, wearing a tricorn had and 18th century clothing, with his hands on his hips. He is shown from the waist up.

The Many Rides of Paul Revere

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

Did you know Paul Revere traveled far from home many times as a courier in the service of the Committee of Safety and the Sons of Liberty? In May of 1774 he travelled to New York & Philadelphia bearing news of the Intolerable Acts. Learn about the details of some of his other trips beyond […]

a person playing a drum next to a person playing a fife, both in colonial dress

Patriot Fife and Drum

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

Enjoy a lively concert of 18th c. music. David Vose & Sue Walko provide fascinating insight into each selection they perform. All Spring events are included with the price of admission to the museum thanks to generous funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.