Events are funded in part through generous grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati, the Boston Cultural Council, and the Revere Hotel.
March 2021
A Solemn and Perpetual Memorial
The Paul Revere House is excited to reimagine Paul Revere’s March 5, 1771 Boston Massacre Illuminations for their 250th anniversary! Our virtual program will offer footage of a local artist’s reimagining of the illuminations, newspaper accounts, and an in-depth panel discussion with Revere engraving expert, Prof. Nancy Siegel, and Boston Massacre scholar Prof. Zabin to add context and color to this incredibly significant event. Registration is free, with a suggested donation of $10.00, see link below to register.
Find out more »April 2021
A 57-Year Ride: Cyrus Dallin’s Quest to Raise his Iconic Paul Revere Statue
For the first time, The Paul Revere House and Cyrus Dallin Art Museum are thrilled to present a joint program to share the remarkable journey behind Cyrus Dallin’s Paul Revere Monument. Learn about the origins of this statue, beloved by Bostonians and recognized around the world as an emblematic image of the city and spirit behind the War of Independence. Born on the Utah frontier, Cyrus Dallin was just 22 years old and freshly arrived in Boston for artistic training when…
Find out more »September 2021
“Such Ruins Were Never Seen In America:” The Looting of Thomas Hutchinson’s House During the Stamp Act Riots
The 2021 Lowell Lecture Series presented by the Paul Revere Memorial Association is a biographical series based on influential individuals with North End connections. By highlighting moments in the lives of Thomas Hutchinson, Prince Hall, and Pauline Agassiz Shaw, this lecture series examines their impact on the North End and beyond. This series covers distinct centuries of change in the North End to provide a more inclusive and comprehensive historical narrative. Our first lecture is presented by John Tyler, Editor…
Find out more »Who Was Prince Hall?: An Introduction to an Extraordinary Man
The 2021 Lowell Lecture Series presented by the Paul Revere Memorial Association is a biographical series based on influential individuals with North End connections. By highlighting moments in the lives of Thomas Hutchinson, Prince Hall, and Pauline Agassiz Shaw, this lecture series examines their impact on the North End and beyond. This series covers distinct centuries of change in the North End to provide a more inclusive and comprehensive historical narrative. Our second lecture is presented by Manuel R. Pires,…
Find out more »October 2021
The Legacy of Pauline Agassiz Shaw
The 2021 Lowell Lecture Series presented by the Paul Revere Memorial Association is a biographical series based on influential individuals with North End connections. By highlighting moments in the lives of Thomas Hutchinson, Prince Hall, and Pauline Agassiz Shaw, this lecture series examines their impact on the North End and beyond. This series covers distinct centuries of change in the North End to provide a more inclusive and comprehensive historical narrative. Our third and final lecture is presented by Mary…
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