Special to the Patriot-Bridge
Revolutionary Spaces, the organization stewarding the iconic Freedom Trail landmarks the Old State House and Old South Meeting House, invites visitors to experience a schedule of special events throughout December. Revolutionary Spaces was formed in 2020 by the merger of the Bostonian Society and the Old South Association.
Family-Friendly Events
Free Admission for Boston Families: In partnership with Mayor Wu’s Boston Family Days, Revolutionary Spaces offers free admission on Sunday, December 7 and 14, to Boston school-aged children with up to two family members or guests. Interested families can register through the City of Boston’s program.
Family Hours: Join Revolutionary Spaces for a modern take on family fun at their historic sites with themed games, crafts, scavenger hunts, and music.
When: Sunday, December 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m..
Admission: Activities are included in the price of general admission and are free for children ages 12 and under.
Sensory-Friendly Mornings: The Old State House hosts special early open hours on Saturday, December 20, designed for visitors of all ages who benefit from a quieter, more supportive museum experience, ideal for people with sensory needs or chronic illnesses.
Additional December
Programming
• Boston Tea Party 252nd Anniversary Commemoration: Experience history where it happened on Tuesday, December 16, with an evening of powerful performances, immersive storytelling, and patriotic spirit bringing December 16, 1773, vividly to life.
• Revolutionary History Tours (Seasonal): These tours are free with joint museum admissions and take visitors inside the historic Freedom Trail sites.
• The “Slavery and Resistance in Colonial Massachusetts” tour runs daily at 2:00 p.m., exploring the untold history of slavery and defiance from figures like Scipio Gunney and Phillis Wheatley.
For more info and to purchase tickets visit revolutionary
spaces.org/