Boston history events

Historic New England Open House

Saturday, Jun 1 11:00a

Thirty-two of the region’s finest historic properties are open free to the public during Historic New England’s open house. Open the door to four centuries of New England home and family life...

Reinventing Boston: A City Engineered Boston By Foot Walking Tour

Sunday, May 26 2:00p

"Steaming Kettle", Boston

From creating land, building America's first subway, to the Big Dig, Boston has a long tradition of changing its cityscape...

The Lewis Hine Project: Tracking down the lives of child laborers

Saturday, Jun 22 2:00p

New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston

For more than seven years, Joe Manning has been identifying some of the more than 5,000 child laborers that were photographed in the early 1900s by Lewis Hine, and then tracking down and interviewi...

Boston By Foot Beacon Hill Walking Tour

Wednesday, May 22 5:30p

Massachusetts State House, Boston

From the golden dome of the State House to the elegant homes of Louisburg Square, this tour offers examples of the works of Charles Bulfinch and his followers...

Fenway Park Tours

Wednesday, May 22 10:00a

Fenway Park, Boston

Experience the magic of “America’s Most Beloved Ball Park!” Visit where the Babe pitched and Big Papi still thrills fans. See the Green Monster and soak up the rich history...

Boston By Foot North End Walking Tour

Saturday, May 25 3:00p

Tony DeMarco boxer statue, Boston

Boston's oldest neighborhood is a delightful labyrinth of narrow streets and exotic marketplaces...

Memorial Day Family Weekend

Saturday, May 25 9:00a

USS Constitution Museum, Boston

Learn about the life of a Marine and Sailor at sea by learning to march, using the tools of the seafarer’s trade, exploring everyday life on board USS Constitution, and making an Officer’s Hat...

Boston By Foot The Road to Revolution Walking Tour

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

Meeting place across from King's Chapel, Boston

From the Boston Massacre to Paul Revere's Midnight Ride, Boston is well-known for events that sparked the American Revolution...

PhotoWalks Freedom Trail Tour

Saturday, May 25 12:30p

Boston Common, Boston

Discover the secrets for taking amazing pictures of Boston. Guided walking tours are presented with fascinating historic commentary and creative photography tips. Year round. Hours: 10:a...

Boston By Little Feet Walking Tour

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

Statue of Samuel Adams, Boston

This child's eye view of the Freedom Trail's architecture and history is specially designed for young walkers of six to twelve years...

Walking Tour: Downtown Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill and Back Bay

Wednesday, May 22 10:00a

Across from the Old State House, Boston

Starting in Downtown, see and feel the history of the Freedom Trail. On Beacon Hill, see what life was like from the top echelon of the city...

Harvard Square Excursion Walking Tour

Thursday, May 23 6:00p

Park Street Station, Boston

Spend an evening at Harvard Square...

Scavenger Hunt: Where the Boston Tea Party Began

Tuesday, Jul 2 9:30a

Old South Meeting House, Boston

What was all the fuss about tea in 1773? Piece together clues to discover how the Boston Tea Party all started at the historic Old South Meeting House in a challenging and fun scavenger hunt for a...