Gallery Talk: From Yorktown to the Hotel d’York

Join Sara Georgini, Series Editor, Papers of John Adams, for a gallery talk on the exhibition From Yorktown to the Hotel d’York: Winning Peace. Visitors are invited to explore the […]
Gallery Talk: The Declaration in American Memory

Join Library Assistant Brandon McGrath-Neely for “The Declaration in American Memory,” a gallery talk on the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition […]
Financing the American Revolution: Supplies, Wages & Commerce

Join us as Jeffrey M. Griffith and Hannah Farber, in conversation with Ann Marsh Daly, explore the financing of the American Revolution and the creation and implementation of economic systems […]
Ben Franklin’s Musical Curiosity

The award-winning historical performance ensemble Musicians of the Old Post Road presents “Ben Franklin’s Musical Curiosity.” Delve into the fascinating history of Franklin’s musical circles, both at home in America […]
Ben Franklin’s Musical Curiosity

The award-winning historical performance ensemble Musicians of the Old Post Road presents “Ben Franklin’s Musical Curiosity.” Delve into the fascinating history of Franklin’s musical circles, both at home in America […]
The American Revolution: Lessons for the 250th, Featuring Filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Location: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Knafel Center 10 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Cost: Free and open to the public; […]
Remembering the Revolution — The Siege of Boston

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 Time: 2:45–6:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:30 p.m.) Location: Harvard University, Boylston Hall, Fong Auditorium Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138 Cost: Free and open to […]
The Siege of Boston: A New Discovery, Fireside Chat with Andrew J. O’Shaughnessy

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Webinar Cost: Free and open to the public; advance registration required Join us for a virtual fireside chat with University […]
The Civilians Trapped Behind the Boston Siege Lines “I Screamed with All My Might”

Join us for the compelling story of the aftermath of the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the hundreds of civilians trapped inside Boston. Regardless of their political allegiance, these […]
Revolutionary Women Tours

This March, the Freedom Trail® Foundation will honor Women’s History Month with the return of the Revolutionary Women Tours. The tours will help residents and visitors discover the indomitable women […]