Reenactments, Music and Drama at Paul Revere House
| Venue: | Paul Revere House |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Learn Something |
Starting with a fife and drum concert, the events include a visit with Paul Revere (played by Boston actor Michael Lepage), a Midnight Ride storytelling program, and more. This is sure to be an exciting week of activities.
SATURDAY, APRIL 17; 1:00-3:00
Patriot Fife and Drum
Enjoy a lively concert of music that accompanied colonists as they marched, danced, wooed their beloveds, and waged war. David Vose and Jim Snarski provide fascinating insight into each selection they perform.
SUNDAY, APRIL 18; 1:00, 1:45, 2:30
A Visit with Paul Revere
On the 235th anniversary of Revere's famous ride, Michael Lepage brings Boston's favorite patriot vividly to life in the museum courtyard. Ask him about the details of his midnight ride, inquire about his 16 children, or engage him in conversation about his work as a gold and sliversmith.
TUESDAY, APRIL 20; 1:00, 1:45, 2:30
Rachel Revere: A Revolutionary Woman
Paul has left on his ride, now what? Professional storyteller Joan Gatturna takes on the role of Paul Revere's second wife. Listen to her dramatic account of a woman's struggle to hold home and family together in a time of war, blockades, and shortages.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21; 1:00-4:00
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Drawing on his extensive knowledge of the famous poet, Robert Velella brings to life the thoughts, words, and talent of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow while teaching young and old the basics of poetic rhyme, meter, and verse. Velella will bookend his drop-in poetry workshop with recitations and discussions of the poem “Paul Revere's Ride†at 1:00 and 3:30.
THURSDAY, APRIL 22; 10:00-11:30
Midnight Ride Storytelling Program
Find out what really happened on Paul Revere's ride! Watch a short slide program that separates the facts from the myths, then retrace Revere's route from his home to the banks of the Charles River. Participants don hats and carry props as they go, taking on the roles of Paul and Rachel Revere, their children, British soldiers, rowers, John Hancock and Samuel Adams. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 617-523-2338 617-523-2338. $4.50 for children ages 6 to 10 and for accompanying adults.
FRIDAY, APRIL 23; 10:00-11:30
Midnight Ride Storytelling Program
Find out what really happened on Paul Revere's ride! Watch a short slide program that separates the facts from the myths, then retrace Revere's route from his home to the banks of the Charles River. Participants don hats and carry props as they go, taking on the roles of Paul and Rachel Revere, their children, British soldiers, rowers, John Hancock and Samuel Adams. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 617-523-2338 617-523-2338. $4.50 for children ages 6 to 10 and for accompanying adults.
SATURDAY, APRIL 24; 1:00, 1:45, 2:30
A Loyalist Perspective on the Revolution
Hear a first-hand account of the abuses loyalists suffered at the hands of emboldened “patriots.†Michael Lepage takes on the role of Chief Justice Peter Oliver, brother of Andrew Oliver, a stamp collector.
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Some events are free with the cost of admission to the museum: $3.50 adults; $1 children 5 - 17 years; $3 seniors and college students; a couple cost $4.50 and require reservations
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19 North Square, Boston, MA map
Phone: (617) 523-1676
Paul Revere House, Boston's North End
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