“Within the compass of good citizens” Paul Revere’s Masonic Journey
Steven C. Bullock, Professor of History at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, will give an in-person lecture at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library on Paul Revere and Freemasonry which will also be live streamed by local community access partner LexMedia. A livestream link will be posted to their webpage prior to the event.
From the son of an immigrant to speaking beside the governor on Beacon Hill, Paul Revere traveled far in his extraordinary life. His membership in the Freemasons played an important role in that journey. This talk will consider how the fraternal order fit into Revere’s life—and into the development of Boston and the new nation of which they were a part.
Category: Lectures.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Scottish Right Masonic Museum & Library
33 Marrett Road
Lexington, MA 02421.
For more info visit www.paulreverehouse.org. The Let Out
When the House Party winds down, The Let Out begins.
Co-hosted by Revolutionary Spaces and Everyone250, The Let Out is a late-night celebration made for a new generation of revolutionaries. It’s where Boston’s past meets its future—in music, performance, and community.
This is your chance to explore one of Boston’s most iconic landmarks—the Old State House—after hours. Experience Boston’s rich history in a fresh, engaging way, all while supporting a more inclusive 250th anniversary. Plus, it’s an opportunity to mix and mingle with friends and neighbors who love their city as much as you do.
Space is limited, so grab your tickets to The Let Out now for a night of fun, history, and community—and bring other party people! Admission is free, though donations are encouraged.
The Let Out is the after party for our fundraiser taking place at the Old South Meeting House earlier in the night!
Category: Food & Drink. Free. Performing Arts. Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Old State House
206 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02109.
For more info visit revolutionaryspaces.org. Paper Marbling
See how colonial craftsmen created eye-catching marbled papers. Watch as R. P. Hale floats pigments in water, swirls the colors, then transfers the designs to paper. It may look like magic but Hale will explain the very real science behind this fascinating phenomenon.
Category: Arts & Crafts. Free.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Paul Revere House
19 N Square
Boston, MA 02113.
For more info visit www.paulreverehouse.org. “Who Cares About the Midnight Ride? Perspectives on an American Legend” with Dr. Noelle Trent, Ahsante Bean, Dr. Eileen Ka-May Chen, and Kerry Dunne
What does the Midnight Ride mean today, and who does it matter to? In this panel a university professor, a high school teacher and administrator, and a public history content creator will discuss how the Midnight Ride resonates (or doesn’t) with the groups they talk about history with. They will compare perspectives on societal trends that influence whether a historical event like this feels relevant today.
Dr. Noelle N. Trent (moderator), President & CEO of the Museum of African American History | Boston & Nantucket, is a public historian dedicated to preserving Black history. She has held leadership roles in national museum organizations and collaborated with institutions like the National Park Service and the Smithsonian. Previously, she served as Director of Interpretation, Collections & Education at the National Civil Rights Museum, leading major exhibitions and MLK50. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and The Today Show. Dr. Trent graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum…
Category: Lectures.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Smith Commons (5th floor), Sargent Hall, Suffolk University
120 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108.
For more info visit www.paulreverehouse.org. October Sensory Friendly Mornings at Revolutionary Spaces
With adjustments to lighting and sound, limited attendance, and hands-on activities, these mornings are ideal for people with sensory needs or those managing autoimmune or chronic illnesses, offering a welcoming way to explore Boston’s revolutionary past!
Category: Free. Family & Children. Cost: Children Under 12 Free, Adults $5.00.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Old State House
206 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02109.
For more info visit revolutionaryspaces.org. “Who was Paul Revere, Really?” with Dr. Robert Martello, Dr. Jayne Triber, and Nina Zannieri
Two of Revere’s biographers will speak with the Executive Director of the Paul Revere House on Paul Revere, the man and the myth. While today he is most famous for his Midnight Ride, this talk will cover his life before and after the Revolution as well.
Dr. Robert Martello is a Professor of the History of Science and Technology at Olin College. He offers faculty development workshops on the subjects of interdisciplinary education, student motivation, and self-directed project-based learning, for educators around the world. He has chaired efforts that re-imagined Olin’s faculty reappointment and promotion, institutional outreach, and curricular innovation. Professor Martello is the author of Midnight Ride, Industrial Dawn: Paul Revere and the Growth of American Enterprise, a study of Revere’s multifaceted career and national impacts. He is currently researching Benjamin Franklin’s printing and business endeavors, and regularly lectures on Revere and Franklin, our “Founding Makers,” for audiences of all ages…
Category: Lectures.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Smith Commons (5th floor), Sargent Hall, Suffolk University
120 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108.
For more info visit www.paulreverehouse.org. November Sensory Friendly Mornings at Revolutionary Spaces
With adjustments to lighting and sound, limited attendance, and hands-on activities, these mornings are ideal for people with sensory needs or those managing autoimmune or chronic illnesses, offering a welcoming way to explore Boston’s revolutionary past!
Category: Free. Family & Children. Cost: Children Under 12 Free, Adults $5.00.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Old State House
206 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02109.
For more info visit revolutionaryspaces.org.