Event

Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest

2010-03-14T13:30:00Z

Come experience the power of words at the Massachusetts State Finals of Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. Students from all over the state compete for a chance to go the national competition in Washington, DC.

Models in the Spotlight: USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild's Annual Model Ship Show

2010-03-14T14:00:00Z

Celebrating magnificent model making! The USS Constitution Model Shipwright's Guild and the USS Constitution Museum present "Models in the Spotlight." Come see some of the finest examples of the craft today with entries representing artisans from across New England. Explore the show with a copy of our free family guide or join in the fun of a hands-on activity. Either way, a visit to the Museum and the show is a great way for your family to spend the day! Call 617.426.1812 for more details.

The Museum is free of charge.

Models in the Spotlight: USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild's Annual Model Ship Show

2010-03-15T14:00:00Z

Models in the Spotlight: USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild's Annual Model Ship Show

2010-03-16T14:00:00Z

Evacuation Day Ceremony

2010-03-17T14:00:00Z

Join the National Park Service and the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council at the Dorchester Heights Monument in South Boston to honor the 234th Anniversary of the fortification of Dorchester Heights and the British military evacuation of Boston.

Models in the Spotlight: USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild's Annual Model Ship Show

2010-03-17T14:00:00Z

Puzzles of Dorchester Heights: Washington Ends the Siege of Boston

2010-03-17T22:30:00Z

Historians agree that placing artillery on the hills of the Dorchester peninsula was decisive in forcing the British military to evacuate Boston on March 17, 1776. But why had it taken so long for either army to seize that high ground? What was General Washington`s role in setting strategy? And what other factors were important in the end of the siege?

Presented in the historic Longfellow Carriage House by Dr. Robert Cameron Mitchell, Professor Emeritus, Clark University.

RSVP required. Please call the site at (617) 876-4491.

Free and open to the public. RSVP required.

Models in the Spotlight: USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild's Annual Model Ship Show

2010-03-18T14:00:00Z

Joseph P. Kennedy Presents: His Hollywood Years

2010-03-18T16:15:00Z

Hear a star-studded tale of how personal greed, business genius and perfect timing led Joseph Kennedy, patriarch of the Kennedy family, to make his fortune in moviemaking. Author Cari Beauchamp sheds
light on this remarkable story in her book Joseph P. Kennedy Presents: His Hollywood Years. Learn how Kennedy changed the business of moviemaking, and how he took what he learned to turn himself and his
family into international celebrities.

Museum Admission required for this event.

Models in the Spotlight: USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild's Annual Model Ship Show

2010-03-19T14:00:00Z

Models in the Spotlight: USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild's Annual Model Ship Show

2010-03-20T14:00:00Z

Colonial Embroideries of Boston

2010-03-31T22:00:00Z

A talk by Pamela Parmal, David and Roberta Logie Curator of Textile and Fashion Arts at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

When the English colonists arrived in the New World, they brought with them their customs and local traditions. Among the most important were education and an abhorrence of idleness. Young girls trained in the needle arts so that their hands were not idle and they could become productive members of the household. This talk will explore how English embroidery traditions influenced those of New England and how they evolved during the colonial period. Also addressed will be the role of needlework in women's lives, both as artistic expression and as a commercial endeavor.

This special program will be followed by a reception and dinner with the speaker at a home on Beacon Hill.
Seating for the dinner is limited.

Reservations are strongly recommended, and will be held upon receipt of payment. Call the Nichols House Museum at 617-227-6993.

RSVP by March 26th

Mrs. Adams in Winter: A Journey in the Last Days of Napoleon

2010-03-31T22:00:00Z

Michael O'Brien, Cambridge University
In 1815, Louisa Catherine Adams set out from St. Petersburg to meet her husband, John Quincy Adams, in Paris. This is the gripping tale of her travels through war-ravaged Europe.

Refreshments served at 5:30 pm. Reservations requested- 617-646-0560

Collections Open House

2010-04-08T21:30:00Z

Meet Museum curators and see some of our recent acquisitions and items from our archives.

Reservations due by March 31. 617.426.1812

In Concert: The Essex Harmony

2010-04-11T21:00:00Z

A musical past is reborn at this rousing concert of patriotic music by the acclaimed Essex Harmony, an a capella choral ensemble that performs American “singing school” music of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Essex Harmony performs a repertoire of historical music that captures the sound of Old South Meeting House in the Colonial and Federal periods. Hear William Billings’ patriotic works and his stirring Revolutionary anthems, some of which were first played publicly at Old South Meeting House in the 1700s.

Museum admission is required for this event.

235th Anniversary of Paul Revere's Ride and 150th Anniversary of the Poem

2010-04-17T04:00:00Z

Special events include appearances by Paul Revere and his wife, Rachel, Justice Peter Oliver and his biggest promoter/publicist Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Museum Admission required.

All Hands on Deck: April School Vacation Fun for Families!

2010-04-17T14:00:00Z

Explore history in hands-on exhibits, interactive programs and engaging activities for the curious of all ages.

The Museum is free of charge.

Longfellow and "Paul Revere's Ride"

2010-04-17T17:00:00Z

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Longfellow`s writing of this iconic poem in 1860. Henry W. Longfellow (portrayed by actor ted Zalewski) will receive guests in the study at Longfellow National Historic Site. Frances Appleton Wetherell, great-granddaughter of the poet, will present copies of the poem to visitors. Tours every half hour from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Space limited.

Free and open to the public. Space limited.

Longfellow National Historic Site
(617) 876-4491