Paul Revere House
Areas of Focus
Colonial Life, American Revolution, Paul Revere, Immigration, Walking Tour, Guided Museum Tour, Student Program
Program Fees: All of our programs are free for Boston Public Schools.
Transportation Options
School Bus Availability:
Yes, our organization offers buses.
MBTA Accessibility :
Haymarket, Aquarium, Government Center Stations
Available Programs
To Register for a Field Trip: Call the Education Department at 617-523-2338 to book trips!
The Man Behind the Myth
During a short slide presentation, children find out what really happened on Revere’s midnight ride. In small groups, students examine letters, advertisements and reproduction artifacts, looking for clues about the man behind the myth. Intriguing details emerge about Revere’s personality, contributions to the Revolution, large family, and many business ventures. An interactive tour of Revere’s house completes the program. Pre-visit materials provided.Time: 1 1/2 hoursGrades: 4th – 7thClass Size: Up to 22 students.Two programs may be scheduled concurrently.
In School Version:Time: 1 hourGrades: 4th-7thClass size: Up to 22 students (A minimum of two and maximum of three programs can be scheduled per day)
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride: Storytelling Program
Find out what really happened during Paul Revere’s midnight ride. Separate the facts from the myths surrounding the ride, then retrace Revere’s route from his home in North Square towards the Charles River. Children don hats and carry props as they go, taking on the roles of Paul and Rachel Revere, their children, British soldiers, rowers, Samuel Adams, John Hancock and others. Pre-visit materials provided.Time: 1 1/2 hoursGrades: 1st – 3rdClass Size: Up to 22 studentsTwo programs may be scheduled concurrently.
In School Version:Time: 1 hourGrades: 1st – 3rdClass size: Up to 22 students (A minimum of two and maximum of three programs can be scheduled per day)
Walking Tour: Paul Revere's Boston
Explore Paul Revere’s home and neighborhood. This tour includes stops at the locations of Revere’s silversmith shop and foundry, Boston’s waterfront, Copp’s Hill Cemetery and outside the Old North Church. As they explore the North End, students gather details about Revere’s life by inspecting prints and reproduction artifacts, and discover how Revere used Boston’s geography to his advantage. Pre-visit materials provided.Time: 1 1/2 hourGrades: 3rd – 12thClass Size: Up to 20 students per tour.Two tours may be scheduled concurrently.
The Revere Children and the Siege of Boston
After his midnight ride, Paul Revere couldn’t return to Boston. What became of his family as patriot forces besieged the city, trying to expel the British troops? Children find out as they take on the roles of Sarah, helping her mother pack to flee the city, and Paul Jr., left behind to guard the house against marauding soldiers. Pre-visit materials provided.Time: 1 1/2 hoursGrades: 3rd – 6thClass Size: Up to 22 students.Two programs may be scheduled concurrently.
In School Version:Time: 1 hourGrades: 3rd-6thClass size: Up to 22 students (A minimum of two and maximum of three programs can be scheduled per day)
Boston's North End: The Immigrant Experience
Paul Revere’s North End changed dramatically in the 1800s as Irish, Eastern European and Italian immigrants settled in the colonial dwellings in large numbers. During this program students will discover why as well as what it was like to live in one of the most densely populated communities on earth. Students tour the Paul Revere House discussing immigrants in each room – from the Puritans and enslaved Africans through to the last Italians to roll cigars upstairs. The program continues with a walking tour through the North End’s twisting streets and alleyways. Students hear accounts of children who grew up in the nearby tenements, discovering how they helped support their families by working as “newsies,” trooped to the local bath house with little brothers or sisters in tow, played stickball, and helped tend rooftop gardens. Pre-visit materials provided.Time: 1 1/2 hoursGrades: 3rd – 12thClass Size: Up to 22 students per tour.Two tours may be scheduled concurrently.
Fun and Games in the 1700s
Introduce young children to life in colonial Boston through games popular in the Reveres’ era. Inside the Revere House, students search for beans, thimbles, a bed wrench and other household items colonial families incorporated into pastimes. Students then try their hands at games such as Snail, Button-Button, Jackstraws, Beast-Fish-Fowl, and Ninepins. Fascinating details emerge about many aspects of daily life. Pre-visit materials provided.Time: 1 1/2 hoursGrades: PreK-1stClass Size: Up to 22 students.Two programs may be scheduled concurrently.
In School Version:Time: 1 hourGrades: PreK-1stClass size: Up to 22 students (A minimum of two and maximum of three programs can be scheduled per day)
Professional Development Opportunities: Teacher Consultant Opportunities -Paid program development & modification - $750 stipend!
Paul Revere House would like help developing new and modifying our existing Pre- and Post-visit materials for two of our school programs for 3rd-5th grade audiences: “The Midnight Ride: A Storytelling Program” and “Paul Revere: The Man Behind the Myth.” Our intention is to modify our offerings for the current audience (3-5th graders) as well as modify to appeal to younger audiences (1st and 2nd graders). We’d like the materials to emphasize primary sources wherever possible. The timeline for this project is flexible, though ideally will be completed before or during the early weeks of the 2018-2019 school year. This project is good for elementary grade teachers.
We would also like help modifying an existing program “The North End: an Immigrant Experience.” This program was originally conceived as a program for 4th grade, but we would like to expand its relevancy to upper grades and/or ELL students. Pre- and Post- visit materials would be reviewed in addition to helping us re-think the program itself. Timeline for this project is flexible, though ideally will be complete before or during the early weeks of the 2018-2019 school year. This project is good for teachers 4th grade and above, and/or ELL teachers.
Application Process: please send a cover letter to staff@paulreverehouse.org identifying which project you are interested in and the experience you have (grade levels, subject matter, previous experience with similar projects, etc.) that equips you to help with the project. Please also confirm your availability to work with us with specific dates to be determined if you are selected.