Binding a Nation: An 18th-Century Bookbinding Workshop
From professionally assembled books, to bound collections of personal papers, the art of bookbinding has helped preserve documents for centuries. Relying on 18th-century methods of folding, sewing and sealing, bookbinding […]
Taste the Teas That Steeped a Revolution
The ritual of tea was just as important in colonial American life as it was in Great Britain. In the late 1700s, acts of rebellion were planned over pots of […]
Lafayette: A Reluctant Sailor
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the French Navy and 250 years of Franco-American friendship, we are delighted to host a special conference with French historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier on […]
Lecture: Celebrating the Centennial in 19th Century Boston
What did the American Revolution mean to Bostonians 100 years later? In 1876, Boston celebrated the centennial of American independence in the backdrop of a country still scarred and divided […]
East Meets West: Siqing Lu Violin Recital — Mozart, Beethoven & The Butterfly Lovers
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 […]
My Dearest Friend: The Love, Lives & Legacy of Abigail & John Adams
Learn what made John and Abigail Adams America’s original power couple. Enjoy refreshments as you move around the MHS in an entertaining evening of interactive presentations by Adams Papers editors […]
Celebrate! “A Dance and Music Journey Through Latin America” – Veronica Robles Mariachi band
Join us for an interactive bilingual program of lively traditional music from Latin American counties and some original tunes. With live instruments and vivid costumes, the musicians deliver a message […]
Polly in the Colony; A True Revolutionary Tale
Travel back in time with this wonderful, new, family-friendly, dramatic tale of Polly Sumner, a vain, feisty British fashion doll who arrives in Boston on one of the Tea Party […]
Polly in the Colony; A True Revolutionary Tale
Travel back in time with this wonderful, new, family-friendly, dramatic tale of Polly Sumner, a vain, feisty British fashion doll who arrives in Boston on one of the Tea Party […]
Step Into the Revolution: A Colonial Dance Night for Everyone
Ever wondered what people did for fun in 1776? Come find out — on your feet! The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum welcomes you to a free, beginner-friendly […]
