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John Adams: The Colossus of Independence

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

Hear from John Adams himself as he discusses his earliest beginnings in Braintree through his days as delegate of the Continental Congress and foreign ambassador. Hear his opinions of his contemporaries and how he longs to be home with his "dearest friend," Abigail, and their children. Mr. Adams' singular wit is appealing to children and adults!

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 traveled to New York & Philadelphia bearing news of the Intolerable Acts. Learn about the details of some of his other trips beyond […]

A man dressed as an 18th century tailor holds out a narrow strip of brown paper in both hands

The Tailor’s Craft

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

Clothing historian Henry Cooke takes on the role of an early Boston tailor. Watch as he “takes the measure” of visitors, then sits cross-legged, fashioning waistcoats from luxurious fabrics and “slops” from coarse weaves.

man sitting at a musical instrument called a hammered dulcimer, chatting with his audience

Hammered Dulcimer Concert

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

Award-winning musician Dave Neiman plays jigs, reels, and Baroque and Renaissance tunes that Paul Revere and his family may have enjoyed.