Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
2026-09-30 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-10-01 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-10-02 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-10-03 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-10-04 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-10-05 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-10-06 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-10-07 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center, Atlantic Avenue 191 W, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district, offering exceptional views throughout.
This small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping, fishing, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce, tourism, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure, greenspace, and public access.
Hub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.

The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
2026-10-01 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-02 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-03 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-06 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-07 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-08 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-09 08:00 - 14:00 | North Andover Historical Society, 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, 01845, United States
The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.
Come discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.
The exhibit will be open every week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.

Pop Quiz: 1776
2026-10-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Harvard Museum of Natural History, Oxford Street 26, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States
Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers.
Pro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums!
Check museum’s website for closure dates.

America250 Fall Band Concert: Pursuit of Happiness
2026-10-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center, Southern Eagle Cartway 95, Brewster, Massachusetts, 02631, United States
An America250 Band Concert celebrating the American Dream and the Pursuit of Happiness! Music by John Williams, Rogers & Hammerstein, and Leonard Bernstein showcases the energy, ingenuity, and verve that makes our nation bustle and thrive!
Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students and youth 18 & under)

Brewster’s Ancient Burial Ground Tour
2026-10-03 09:30 - 10:30 | Ancient Burial Ground, Main Street 1993, Brewster, MA, 02631, United States
A guide from the Brewster Historical Society provides the history of the Brewster Ancient Burial Ground, sharing highlights of some of the townspeople buried underneath these centuries old headstones.

Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour
2026-10-03 10:45 - 12:15, 2026-10-04 10:45 - 12:15 | Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument], Tremont Street 139, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
Boston’s newest official Freedom Trail Tour! The Foundation’s Rainbow Revolutionaries Tours illuminate the lives, loves, and fights for liberty of Boston’s LGBTQ+ community, and explore how queer individuals have been making history for centuries. Uncover the history of Boston Marriages, political milestones for LGBTQ+ rights, and the storied romances of some of Boston’s most famous individuals, from literary giants to a world-renowned actress, and even a Revolutionary war hero. Join in to bring this history to life and celebrate Pride by discovering the achievements of the people who have always been a part of and have helped shape Boston.
PLEASE NOTE: The tour features sites in Beacon Hill, where bricked sidewalks and hills can be difficult to traverse while using mobility aids.

East Meets West: Siqing Lu Violin Recital — Mozart, Beethoven & The Butterfly Lovers
2026-10-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Faneuil Hall, Faneuil Hall Square 1, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an extraordinary evening of music at one of Boston’s most historic landmarks.
On October 4, 2026, internationally acclaimed violinist Siqing Lu joins pianist Derek Wang at Faneuil Hall for East Meets West: From Mozart and Beethoven to The Butterfly Lovers, a special recital bringing together masterpieces of Western classical music and one of China’s most beloved musical works.
The program begins with Mozart’s elegant Violin Sonata No. 10 in B-flat Major, K. 378, followed by Beethoven’s dramatic Violin Sonata No. 7 in C Minor, Op. 30, No. 2. The second half features a complete performance of The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, the celebrated Chinese work inspired by the legendary story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai.
Siqing Lu is the first Asian violinist to win First Prize at Italy’s prestigious Paganini International Violin Competition. He has performed in more than 40 countries and at renowned venues including Lincoln Center, Vienna’s Musikverein, London’s Royal Opera House, and the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing.
Presented at Faneuil Hall—Boston’s historic “Cradle of Liberty”—the concert marks America’s 250th anniversary through a musical dialogue across cultures, generations, and traditions.
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA 02109
Duration: Approximately 2 hours, including intermission
VIP ticket holders will receive priority admission and preferred seating, followed by an exclusive post-concert meet-and-greet with Siqing Lu and the guest artists.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996474085734
