A Sailor’s Life at Old State House Museum

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Venue:	Old State House Museum
Hours:	10:00am-4:00pm
Ages:	Kids
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	School Vacation

Come to the Old State House Museum to drop-in on a hands-on historical activity! Learn what it would be like to be an 18th century sailor! Make and take home your own piece of scrimshaw, whale bone carving, which was a popular pastime for sailors in the 19th century. You can also try your hand at tying sailing knots and listen to popular sea shanties.

COST

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Free with museum admission

WEBSITE

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www.bostonhistory.org

LOCATION

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206 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02109-1702 map
Phone: 617-720-1713

On the corner of State and Washington Streets in Downtown Boston