Timeline, historical info, character biographies and more for the 249th anniversary commemoration of the Boston Tea Party at Old South Meeting House.
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Experience Revolutionary Spaces
Revolutionary Spaces connects people to the history and continuing practice of democracy through the interwoven stories of Boston’s Old State House and Old South Meeting House.
Boston Reconsidered Tour
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE BOOKING ONLY: See how events in our backyard have shaped the entire nation. Trace the ideals of the Revolution through Independence, abolition, struggles for civil rights, and into the present day.
Tea Party Tonight!
DEC 17: Our history-themed comedy talk show returns for our fifth episode!
Development Reception: I Am This Place
OCT 21, 7PM Old South Meeting House RSVP We ask that all attendees wear a mask inside the building when not eating or drinking. Special Opening Event You are invited to a special event to celebrate the Opening of I Am This Place by Miranda ADEkoje. I Am This Place is a site-specific World Premiere play that explores the history of resistance, survival, loss, and remembrance that may have shaped Crispus Attucks. The 25-minute play will be followed by a… Read more Development Reception: I Am This Place
VIDEO | Tea Party Tonight! Episode 2
EP 2: Host Rob Crean returns with guests Tory Bullock, Jacqueline Beatty, a short film by Tawanda Gona, games including Monumental Accessories, The Statue-lor, Boston Versus, a recipe for grog, and more!
VIDEO | Grief, Remembrance, Justice
An exploration of how our memories of the legendary Boston activist Melnea Cass can help us channel grief into a call for lasting change.
VIDEO | Tea Party Tonight! Episode 1
EPISODE 1: Marking the 247th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with guests William Fowler, Ben Carp, and Chernoh Sesay, games including Boston Nice, Past & Presents, and a drink you’ll absolutely flip for.
VIDEO | Looking for Miss Phillis
VIDEO: Poet, essayist and novelist Honorée Fanonne Jeffers will discusses her journey to write a book of poetry on the life and times of Phillis Wheatley Peters.
Attucks in Art
Artists portrayed Attucks to remind the nation that people of African and Native descent are central to the American story.