| | | | Celebrate the Season on Boston's Historic Freedom Trail
Experience the sites, sounds, and tastes of the Freedom Trail this season! The Freedom Trail® Foundation invites revelers to celebrate this holiday season on the annual Historic Holiday Stroll. Walk the Freedom Trail and discover how Boston's holiday traditions evolved on the Stroll offered Thursdays through Sundays at 3:30 p.m. from November 19 through January 2016. The Stroll is complete with a tour of holiday lights and Christmas trees along the Freedom Trail and an exclusive visit to the Omni Parker House for signature refreshments and world-famous Boston Cream Pie. Following the Stroll, guests receive discounts off museum store purchases at Freedom Trail sites, including the Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Paul Revere House, and Old North Church (valid with any Historic Holiday Stroll receipt from November through February). As a special bonus for the first time ever, all participants are entered to win a brunch for two at the award-winning Parker's Restaurant at the Omni Parker House. The Freedom Trail Foundation's Historic Pub Crawl is offered to the public every Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. and visits four historic pubs on Boston's Blackstone block. Taste traditional Boston fare and Samuel Adams beer while discovering the role these pubs played in fermenting revolution. These specialty tours are in addition to the Freedom Trail Foundation's daily Walk Into History and North End tours. Check out the calendar for a full schedule of events and tours along the Freedom Trail. All tours are available as private tours by calling 617.357.8300. | | | Park Street Church The Park Street Church was founded in 1809, at the corner of Park and Tremont Streets, atop the site of Boston's town grain storage building (or granary). Designed by Peter Banner, Park Street Church boasts a 217-foot steeple which was once the first landmark travelers saw when approaching Boston. Park Street Church was well known for supporting Abolitionist causes, and "My Country 'Tis of Thee" was sung for the first time on July 4, 1831 on the steps of the Church. Still active in Boston as a Congregationalist church, Park Street Church continues to hold weekly religious services. On Sunday, December 13, the Church will host the annual Park Street Christmas: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols featuring special music by the Sanctuary Choir and 50-piece Park Street Orchestra. | | |  | | Paul Revere House Expansion Project
The Paul Revere Memorial Association is in its final phase of an exciting $4 million expansion project that will transform the Paul Revere House visitor experience. The new expansion makes the Paul Revere House fully accessible and includes an Education and Visitor Center in an abutting 1835 building, which will significantly increase dedicated program space, and add modern amenities and sheltered gathering places for orientation, as well as exhibition and office spaces. Additionally, the courtyard and gardens have been redesigned with paving patterns that reflect the evolution of the historic site, original cobble paths uncovered during archaeological excavations, accurate 18th-century plantings, and interpretive signage. The gardens provide a green oasis for visitors to share insight into 18th-century urban gardens and their uses, and enjoy programmatic opportunities. Please visit Paul Revere House website for information on and to support this impressive expansion project. | | |  | USS Constitution Museum Exhibits and Events
The USS Constitution is bustling this November with exciting exhibits and events. Beginning November 14, visitors have the opportunity to experience Masters of Miniature: The 37th Annual Model Ship Show, presented by the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild and the USS Constitution Museum. Ship models will be on display along with maritime paintings by members of the American Society of Marine Artists. Explore the intricate art of model making and meet with the modelers who crafted these mini masterpieces through January 2. In addition, join the Museum for the annual Chairman's Dinner & Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 18 at the Seaport Boston Hotel. The Museum honors awardees James T. Brett, President and Chief Executive Officer of the New England Council, and William Martin, award-winning New York Times bestselling author, and the evening includes a silent auction to support future education programs. For more information on upcoming events and exhibits at the USS Constitution Museum and to purchase event tickets online, check out their website. | | | | | | | | | |
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