America

America’s Birthday

Celebration in

BostonUSA

July 4, 2008

& Boston Harborfest 2008

Press Pack

Produced by the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau: Larry Meehan, VP, Media Relations & Tourism Sales Tel: 617- 867-8231, e-mail: lmeehan@bostonusa.com Stacy Shreffler, Media Relations & Tourism Sales Manager, Tel: 617-867-8203 sshreffler@BostonUSA.com; April 21, 2008 editionwww.BostonUSA.com is Boston’s Official Visitor Information website. The GBCVB is proud to be partners with the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, MASSPORT, Discover New England, Boston Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events, & the Cambridge Office for Tourism. BostonUSA Useful Links for Media, Tour & Meeting Planners: The Press Room of Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau: Press Room For BostonUSA events Click to view: 2008 Events at a Glance

Contents

1. July 4, 2008 Celebrations details America Turns 232! Page 2

2. 27^th Boston Harborfest: the 6-day festival July 1-6, 2008 during America’s Birthday Celebration Pages 2-3

3. Boston HarborWalk, & Harbor Islands: Boston’s Harborfront Walk, & 34-Harbor Island Getaway Pages 3-4

4. Cool for Kids: From Codzilla to Kayaking & Barbeque Pages 4-5

5. Special Value programs for Visitors: Save dollars, Pounds & Euros while visiting Boston This Summer! Pages 5-6

6. Beyond Boston & Cambridge : July 4 Celebration Events Beyond Boston Page 6

7. Visitor Information: www.BostonUSA.com Pages 6-7

8. Boston Harborfest 2008 Schedule Pages 7-33

1. July 4, 2008 Boston Pops & Fireworks Celebration details America Turns 232!

· Boston hosts America’s greatest Birthday Party every July 4^th.

· The 123-year-old Boston Pops - led by conductors, from Arthur Fiedler to John Williams (composer of Star Wars & many other highly popular movie scores) and now Keith Lockhart perform outdoors along the Chales River at the Esplanade in a concert that draws a quarter-million visitors and features popular musicians, , a singing State Trooper at times, real ear-splitting cannons & local church bells synchronized during the traditional 1812 Overture that culminate with spectacular fireworks over the river.

· The event began in 1929 under conductor Arthur Fiedler. The bandshell was replaced by an impressive Art Deco Hatch Memorial Shell in 1941 The concert set a world record in 1976. The fireworks are not broadcast live nationally on CBS TV.

· Among memorable events of the Fiedler era were the 50^th Anniversary Esplanade concert of July 4, 1978; the building of the Hatch Shell in time for the Esplanade season of 1940; the occasion of the Maestro's seventy-fifth birthday, when his son Peter presented him a surprise gift on behalf of the whole family: an honest-to-goodness, full-size fire engine(!); and the Esplanade concert of July 4, 1976, which was heard by more than r 400.000 people, declared by the Guinness Book of World Records the largest single audience for a classical music concert.

· The July 4th event ( 8:30pm concert and 10:30pm fireworks) & the July 3rd event (no fireworks) The event (concert and fireworks) takes place on the Esplanade in Boston along the Charles River.No ticket is required. The event is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.For Oval location (the lawn area directly in front of the Hatch Shell stage) collapsible chairs and tarps no larger than 5' by 7' are allowed. For the July 3rd event (no fireworks) the gates to the Oval are open at 4:00PM.For the July 4th event (concert and fireworks) the gates to the Oval are open at 9:00 AM The Esplanade is the area adjacent to the Charles River in Boston. The event takes place along the Charles River between the Longfellow and Mass Ave Bridges on both the Boston and Cambridge sides of the river. The concert takes place from the 67-year-old Hatch Shell stage.
At the Esplanade there is July 4^th merchandise and food. including shirts and hats, available for sale by cash only on the 3rd and the 4th. If you watch from the Cambridge side of the Charles River there are sound towers, concessions, restrooms and excellent views of the fireworks.

· The July 4^th Fireworks : 10:30pm (nationally broadcast on CBS TV)

· No one does fireworks quite like Boston; this year's will be the largest and most complex Boston Fourth of July pyrotechnic display to date. More than 20 thousand pounds of explosives will be used for the display, which will include the largest shells yet to be used - ten-inch diameter shells that will climb to 1500 feet - nearly one and a half times the height of the Hancock Tower. This year's fireworks have an international flair as well - devices are being imported from Portugal, Spain, China, Japan, and Italy. Pyro Spectaculars and Eric Tucker are the masterminds behind the display, which has long been viewed as the premier pyrotechnic experience among America's Fourth of July celebrations. 9:00 am – Oval Opens 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm – Concert 10:30 pm – Fireworks Show

2. Biggest Independence birthday celebration in the USA

· Boston Harborfest 2008 is a seven-day long Fourth of July festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston. The award-winning festival strives to honor and remember the past, celebrate the present and educate the future with reenactments, fireworks, concerts, historical tours and much, much more.

· More than 200 Daily Events are concentrated in Boston's historic downtown and waterfront districts, with sponsored Main Events on Boston's City Hall Plaza. Over the years, Harborfest has grown from a local event to a national celebration. In 1982 there were 35 activities over the course of three days. Now in its 27^th year, Harborfest is considered to be the largest patriotic celebration in the nation with visitors enjoying more than 200 activities during the weeklong festival. Half of the events are free, and most of the remaining events cost between $1 and $10.

· Six Days & Nights: Concerts, Fireworks, Children’s Day, Historic Events, and Chowderfest: On Tuesday July 1: Noon - 12:30 p.m. Harborfest Opening Ceremonies at Faneuil Hall Marketplace ; Noon - 2 p.m. Noontime Concert @City Hall Plaza ;

· On Wednesday, July 2; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 14^th annual Boston Harborfest Children's Day; City Hall Plaza featuring special exhibits by the USS Constitution Museum, Historic New England and the New England Aquarium; juggling and entertainment by Fly by Night, & music by Wayne Potash and the Music Fun Band,. On Thursday, July 3; Noon - 2 p.m. Noontime Concert Featuring the Flounders , a ‘beach party band’ ; at 4:00 pm a concert by the Mad Sweet Pangs (Americana folk funk band) at Boston City Hall Plaza .

· On Friday, July 4; 10 - 10:30 a.m. Reading of the Declaration of Independence from the Balcony of the Old State House Saturday, July 5; Noon - 3 p.m. Noontime Concert Featuring Royal Hospital School Band, a 60-children British band ; at 2:00 pm a concert by the Dan Lawson Band, an award-winning blues/rock vocalist and guitaristat City Hall Plaza .

· On Saturday, July 5 - the Boston Harborfest ‘Party On The Plaza’ Day , the 12noon concert by the Dramatix.at Boston City Hall Plaza will be followed by a 6pm-10pm concert “ Solitary Man: A Tribute to Neil Diamond, featuring Chris Denem as Neil Diamond, preceded by A young brother and sister duo perform pop/rock songs- Michael & Marisa .

· On Sunday the 27th Annual Chowderfest Sunday July 6th, 2008 from 11am to 6pm will bring Chowderfest, attracting restaurants from all around metro-Boston to compete for the title of "Boston's Best Chowder." More than 2000 gallons of New England's signature dish will be ladled out to a crowd of over 11,000 enthusiastic chowder-samplers in this fun-filled Boston tradition. Admission: $10 adults/ $7 children under 12. The 2007 First place winner: Christopher’s Restaurant and Wine Bar of Maynard (west of Boston)

· The Unique Tours & Events Of Boston Harborfest . Designed to showcase history, the waterfront & entertainment throughout the city for residents & visitors Boston Harborfest was invented by six individuals from different backgrounds in 1982. The idea was to present many events- mostly free, within walking distance of each other. From the Schedule: a sampling of Boston Harborfest’s 2008 diverse tours, Performances, Theatricals & this year special Guests from the UK:

· 3 Harbor Cruise lunch Tours

· Freedom Trail colonial-costumed walking Tours

· Bunker Hill ‘battlefield’ walking tour

· Revere’s Boston walking tour

· Historic Pubs Walking tour

· Schooner cruise tours

· Organist concert

· Four Guys in Tuxes

· Cove Kayaking on harbor island

· African American Patriots tour

· Kids theatre on Harborfront

· “The Rage of Gage” British Gov. talk

· The 60-child Royal Hospital Band performing on Boston City Hall Plaza July 4^th (also on July 4: the Boston port call of the legendary Queen Mary II in downtown Boston)

Schedule attached to this press pack.

3. Boston HarborWalk, & Harbor Islands

· The Boston Harbor Walk is Boston’s newest public walkway along the waterfront that is 82% complete. Eventually 47 miles long, the Boston Harborwalk - easily reached from hotels features parks, seating areas, boat ramps, cafes, exhibit areas, interpretive signage, water transportation facilities, waterfront museums. Visitors can enjoy spectacular views of the Harbor . The Boston HarborWalk includes wharves, piers, bridges, beaches and shoreline from Chelsea Creek (north of downtown Boston) to the Neponset River (south of downtown Boston) .

· The Boston HarborWalk also connects to new and existing networks of inland trails, which links the HarborWalk to the Emerald Necklace system, the Charles River Esplanade, the Freedom Trail, and the Rose Kennedy Greenway. In the future, the South Bay Harbor Trail will offer visitors a Boston Waterfront connection to Lower Roxbury, the South End, and Chinatown neighborhoods.

· Among the museums along the Boston HarborWalk include the new ICA contemporary art museum, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Museum, the Boston Children’s Museum, the New England Aquarium, USS Constitution ship, and the USS Constitution Museum. Among the historic sites is the oldest fortified site in the USA: Fort Independence at Castle Island. Among the restaurants & hotels along the Boston HarborWalk are: the Marriott Long Wharf, InterContinental, Seaport Hotel, Renaissance Boston Waterfront, Yacht Haven, Marriott Tudor Wharf, Constitution Inn, the new Regent Battery Wharf Hotel, Doubletree Bayside, the ICA WaterCafe, Anthony’s Pier 4, LTK, Salvatore’s, Morton’s, Joe’s American Café, Meritage, Miel "Brasserie Provençale", Oceana, Sel De La Terre, Legal Seafood’s, and many more.

Recent improvements & additions include

· Along the downtown Boston Harborwalk - at Lovejoy Wharf.a temporary walkway will eventually be replaced with a permanent HarborWalk at the time of redevelopment of the property, connecting with the adjacent HarborWalk. At Lewis Wharf: the path is paved to provide better access to the nearby Boston Sailing Center, and has new landscaping as well as Adirondack chairs for viewing the Harbor. At Sargent's Wharf, opened in July, 2007 paved and has well-placed benches to allow the public to enjoy the waterfron. At Long Wharf: visitors can watch the activities of the Harbor while enjoying the amenities of the Wharf that include a new boardwalk, benches, and landscaping. At the the new InterContinental Hotel: a new HarborWalk segment with a generous walkway, benches, and well-designed landscaping has been a popular spot for visitors. An outdoor cafe next to the HarborWalk has opened and visitors can now take the City Water Taxi to and from the hotel dock.. At 253 Summer Street: a missing link between the HarborWalk at 253 Summer Street and the Gillette parcel was completed last year to allow public access from the street to the water's edge. At the Boston Children's Museum , the first "green" museum in Boston - the New Balance Climb, a three story climbing structure, and Kids Power, with bikes, basketball, wall climbing and an interactive dance floor, are already favorites of many children. Visitors can get lunch and snacks at the new Au Bon Pain cafe located in the Museum. As part of its commitment to "green design", the Museum has integrated roofs with plantings into the new addition; storm water retention system to reduce run-off into the Fort Point Channel; new infrastructure and fixtures to ensure building efficiency; and use of recycled, local, low-emitting building materials.

· North of downtown Boston -the East Boston Greenway: The newly-constructed Bremen Street Park features playgrounds, wading/spray pool, large open green lawns, and a community garden. Bremen Street Park extends to Prescott Street, with the East Boston Greenway's biking and walking path extending to Neptune Road. A performance amphitheatre is included in the park's green space. There are benches and picnic tables along the paths, and a bocce court in the park. At Charlestown Navy Yard , Harborview at the Navy Yard opened in summer 2007- a mixed use development, includes 1.5 acres of open space, open to the public. The new HarborWalk segment features granite blocks along the seawall, interpretive signs along the waterfront, benches, seat walls facing the water, and an additional meandering path parallel to the HarborWalk with landscaping in between and around each of the features.

· East and south of downtown Boston at 1st Street near I Street in South Boston, visitors can enjoy a generous walkway with viewing areas, free pedestal-mounted binoculars, seating, interpretive signage, and landscaping. An original rail from the Transcontinental Railroad, manufactured by the Bay State Iron Works once located on the site has been added.. Further south in Dorchester at Venezia Restaurant, Port Norfolk: a new HarborWalk segment was completed and viewing platform next to the restaurant and planted new landscaping next to the parking area. Next to the John F. Kennedy Library Museum the path behind the Bayside Expo Center was completed connecting Old Harbor Park and Carson Beach. which includes benches, trellis, bike racks, drinking fountains, interpretative signage, and park with separate pedestrian and bicycle trails. For more information visit www.bostonharborwalk.com

4. Cool for Kids: Kayaking, Codzilla, Whale Watch Tours, River Tours, Fast ferries all over the Massachusetts Bay

· Charles River Friday Night Kayak & Barbeque Enjoy an evening paddling one of the most scenic sections of urban river in the country, followed by some of the best food the area has to offer. We will start off with an introduction to basic kayaking strokes, then launch for a guided paddle on the Charles River. While exploring, your guide will discuss the river's place in Boston and Cambridge history. Upon return to the docks, we will sit down for a barbecue picnic catered by local favorite Redbones.

· New ‘Codzilla’ fast boat cruise on Boston Harbor: Long Wharf: Boston Harbor Cruises May 17-June 27, 2008- four times daily; June 28-Sept. 1, 2008 five times daily; Sept. 2-28 3 times on weekdays, 4 times daily weekends. Cost is $19.00 adults, $15.00 children 4-12 ).This is a new 40 miles per -hour entertaining harbor cruise.The waves will splash as the crew recounts the legendary tale of how Codzilla came to Boston. This wet and wild ride is 40 minutes of full blast, sensational fun for the entire family.

· The 125’ Schooner Liberty Clipper begins daily sails on June 1, 2008. Docked at the New England Aquarium the Liberty Clipper offers three 2-hour sails daily: 12noon, 3:00pm afternoon sail & a 6:00pm sunset sail

· Whale Watch Tours this Summer: Visitors have seven choices for one of the most amazing tours available during the six-month April through October whale watch tour season. From Long Wharf: Boston Harbor Cruises (tours begin weekends April 12; daily: April 28) & the New England Aquarium (tours begin weekends April 5 ; daily: April 28 ); from Rowes Wharf: Mass. Bay Lines (tours begin weekends May 24, daily June 23). From Plymouth Harbor: Capt. John’s Boats (tours begin weekends April 12 ; daily: May 5 ). From Provincetown: Dolphin Fleet (tours begin two daily April 12, increase to 5 daily in June). From Gloucester: Yankee Fleet (tours begin June ).

· Boston Lighthouse Harbor Cruises-five-hour cruises that feature several of America’s most historic lighthouses will be offered by Boston Harbor Cruises from Lon g Wharf departing at 10:00am on June 14, July 12 & 19, Aug. 9 & 23, & Sept. 6, 2008. Tours are narrated by lighthouse expert Doug Bingham of the American Lighthouse Foundation, or by other members of the foundation. It begins in Boston with passes by Long Island Head Light and Deer Island Light, and then passes near Boston Light, the oldest lighthouse station in America. Heading north, the tour will pass by several sites including Graves Light, Hospital Point Light, Marblehead Light, Fort Pickering Light, Bakers Island Light, Eastern Point Light, Ten Pound Island Light, Straitsmouth Island Light and more. The Northern Lights tour culminates with a view of Thacher Island, site of the only still operating twin lighthouses left in the entire country.

· Fast Ferry Service Downtown Boston -to Boston Harbor Islands: Spectacle & Georges Islands: Harbor Express service from Columbus Waterfront Park begins Saturday, May 3, 2008, sailing seven times daily , increasing to nine times daily ( 10 x on weekends) June 21-Sept. 1, 2008. Adults $14.00 roundtrip; children 3-11 $10.00. Special “Family 4-pack” $42.00. Waterfront Park to Spectacle Island : 15 minutes; Georges 30 minutes.

· Fast Ferry Service Downtown Boston -to Quincy Fore River Shipyard Landing: Harbor Express service from Columbus Waterfront Park is available year round, sailing 23 times daily, nine times on weekends. Adults $12.00 roundtrip ($6.00 one way) ; children 3-11 are free. . There is weekday service seven times daily to Hull ; fare is $12.00 roundtrip($6.00 one way); children 3-11 are free.. No weekend service

· Fast Ferry Service Downtown Boston -to Salem Blaney Street dock: Harbor Express service from New England Aquarium begins Friday, May 23, 2008, sailing five times daily , increasing to seven times daily June 21-Sept. 8, 2008. Adults $22.00 roundtrip ($12.00 one way) ; children 3-11 $16.00 ($9.00 one way) . Special “Family 4-pack” $60.00. New England Aquarium to Salem: 45 minutes.

· Fast Ferry Service Downtown Boston -to Provincetown, Cape Cod: Bay State daily service begins Friday, May 16th, 2008, sailing seven days a week through Tuesday, October 14th, 2008.; Boston Harbor Cruises weekend service begins May ; in June-October sailing seven days a week , 2-3 departures daily in summer.

· Charles Riverboat Tours: Tours begin May 3, 2008 (weekends through June 2) ; five (5) tours daily June 2-October 2008 .

5. Special Value programs for Visitors: Save doors, Pounds & Euros while visiting Boston This Summer!

· The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau has created an easy-to-use BostonUSA Specials! Card that offers discounts and value-added offers at participating museums, restaurants and shops, as well as savings on sightseeing tours. Best of all - cards are free. The Summer 2008 Edition has been expanded to include Boston Duck Tours, walking tours, fast ferry cruises and other tours:

· Included: Boston Duck Tours, Boston By Foot walking Tours, The John F. Kennedy Library Museum; the new Institute of Contemporary Art on the Boston Waterfront; the Skywalk Observatory at the Prudential Center, all offer $1.00-$2.00 off regular admission. Cambridge's American Repertory Theatre provides $10.00 off theatre tickets. Participating restaurants (12) offer 15% off the dinner check or a complimentary dessert or appetizer for cardholders. If you are strolling through Boston's South End take advantage of savings of 20% off your lunch check at POPS Restaurant or complimentary appetizer at the Union Oyster House or the Red Sky Restaurant.. New offers are valid from April 1, 2008 through October 31, 2008. Just e mail visitus@BostonUSA.com or print out from the www.BostonUSA.com web site.

· For visiting families The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau has created The Family-Friendly ValuePASS offers special discounts, from 2-for 1s and second child admitted free, to free ice cream or 10% - 20% off purchases at participating museums, attractions, stores and restaurants. Click to view the FAMILY-FRIENDLY ValuePASS. Print a copy of the ValuePASS and simply show the PASS to the cashier, ticket seller or wait person to receive your discount. Offers are not valid with other coupons or discounts. We suggest calling ahead to confirm hours, location and availability. Why not include a FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOTEL PACKAGE,

· The Boston CityPass Visit 6 famous Boston attractions for one amazing low price! Includes tickets to The New England Aquarium, Harvard Museum of Natural History, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Museum of Science and the Skywalk Observatory at the PrudentialCenter! Plus money saving coupons including: The Freedom Trail guided walking tour or audio tour, $3.00 off a whale watch at the New England Aquarium as well as a free lobster appetizer, preferred seating and 10% off of gift shop purchases in The Union Oyster House restaurant- American's first restaurant! See more and avoid most ticket lines! CityPass is good for nine days beginning date of first use- it's perfect for a weekend or a week! (An $85.90 value for only $44.00).

· The Go Boston Card With the Go Boston Card you'll enjoy unlimited admission to 60 plus attractions and tours in Boston for one low price! PLUS you'll receive a Free 172 page full color pocket guidebook, and savings of up to 20% on shopping and dining throughout the city. Traveling further? You can keep "Going" with admission to other NE attractions, including Plimoth Plantation, Old Sturbridge Village and much More!

6. July 4 Celebration Events Beyond Boston

· Old Sturbridge Village celebrates the nation’s birth in traditional and grand fashion. Mingle with the militia, watch a parade with fife and drums, hear a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence complete with musket fire, pealing church bells; watch as a toy hot air balloon rises high into the summer sky a and cap the evening with the Old Sturbridge Village fireworks display. July 4, 2008 9:30- 5:00 pm http://www.osv.org

· Pittsfield One of the largest 4th of July parades in America. More than 100 floats, marching bands, and participants. July 4 10:00am http://www.pittsfield.com

· Martha’s Vineyard Mashpee Wampanoag Annual Pow Wow Native American cultural event including drummers, dancing, crafts and food Aquinnah Cultural Center http://mashpeewampanoagtribe.com/Pow%20Wow.htm

· Fitchburg Longsjo Classic Nearly 1000 riders roll into Fitchburg for one of the oldest and largest pro/am cycling competitions in the U.S.; top racers from around the globe, including many national champions and Olympic competitors. July 3-6, 2008 http://www.longsjo.com

· New Bedford Summer Festival Four stages with traditional, folk, jazz and blues entertainers and children’s shows; arts and crafts area; multicultural demonstrations; whale boat races, old-fashioned carnival, seafood dinners and fireworks July 4-6, 2008 http://www.newbedfordsummerfest.com

· Berkshire Summer Arts Festival More than 200 artists and artisans working in all mediums. Classical, Dixieland Jazz and folk music, live demonstrations, and fireworks. July 4-6, 2008 http:// www.americancraftmarketing.com

· Tanglewood James Taylor In Concert Tickets have sold out for both of James Taylor’s performances at Tanglewood on July 3 and July 4, 2008. Legendary singer-songwriter and Massachusetts native son James Taylor will play to a Tanglewood capacity crowd of 18,500 each night in the Koussevitzky Music Shed on each of these two nights. Tickets for these performances went on sale on February 3. James Taylor also performed to sold-out Tanglewood crowds in June 2003, July 2005, August 2006 and his most recent appearance in August 2007. Tanglewood, visit www.tanglewood.org

7. Visitor Information: www.BostonUSA.com

· Everything about Boston July 4- Boston Harborfest- and the entire Summer is available by visiting the Greater Boston & Convention & Visitors Bureau web site www.BostonUSA.com The entire 16-page brochure can be printed from their homepage.

· Hotel Packages & Promotions BostonUSA this Summer: July 4th Packages Harborfest and 4^th of July Hotel Packages are available at www.bostonusa.com / Hotel Packages.

8. Boston Harborfest 2008 Schedule

Boston Harborfest 2008 Schedule

July 1-6, 2008

April 21, 2008 edition: 27 pages

Tuesday, July 1st

Noon-12:30pm – Opening Ceremony
West End of Faneuil Hall Marketplace (617-523-1300)
Celebrate our Twenty-Seventh Anniversary!
www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com
www.bostonharborfest.com

Noon- 12:45pm- Explore the Grounds of the State House
The State House, Secretary of the Commonwealth,
Tours Division (617-727-3676)
Beacon Street at Park Street,
meet at the Tour Desk on the second floor
A guided tour of exterior gardens and the statuary
of the historic Bulfinch State House
www.state.ma.us/sec/trs

Noon-2pm – Luncheon on the Harbor
Boston Yacht Charters (617-723-8810),
Odyssey Cruises (866-310-2469),
and Spirit ofBoston (866-307-2469)
Enjoy lunch while cruising on the harbor
Admission $35-$45, reservations required
www.bostonyachtcharters.com
www.odysseycruises.com
www.spiritofboston.com

Noon-2pm- Tall Ship Sail Adventures
Aboard the LIBERTY CLIPPER (617-742-0333)
Central Wharf at the New England Aquarium
Sail aboard a majestic schooner in the Harbor
Admission $15-$30, reservations recommended
www.libertyfleet.com

Noon-3pm – Where the Boston Tea Party Began!
Old South Meeting House (617-482-6439)
310 Washington Street
Learn about the Tea Tax Debates of 1773, make your own
tea labels and participate in a tea themed scavenger hunt
Admission $1-$5, under 6 free
www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org

Noon-3:30pm- What's Under the Golden Dome?
The State House, Secretary of the Commonwealth
Tours Division (617-727-3676)
Beacon Street at Park Street,
Meet at Tour Desk on the second floor
A guided tour of the historic Bulfinch State House
www.state.ma.us/sec/trs

Noon-3:30pm – Explore the Freedom Trail®
Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
Visitor Information Center, Boston Common
A walking tour of theFreedom Trail led by a
Colonial guide
Admission $6-$12, tickets online
www.thefreedomtrail.com

Noon-4:30pm – At Home with the Otises
Otis House Museum (617-227-3957 x256)
141 Cambridge Street
Tour the grand 1796 mansion of Harrison Gray Otis,
a Congressman and third mayor of Boston
Admission $5, Boston residents and under 5 free
www.HistoricNewEngland.org

Noon-5pm – Shaping up America: JFK, Sports and Physical Fitness
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
(617-514-1600)
Columbia Point, Dorchester
Learn about the Kennedy family’s athletic legacy
and how it inspired young Americans
Admission $7-$10, 12 and under free
www.jfklibrary.org

Noon-10pm – Boston by Land and Water
Boston Duck Tours (617-267-3825), Boston Yacht Charters
(617-723-8810), Charles Riverboat Co. (617-621-3001),
Massachusetts Bay Lines (617-542-8000), and Old Town Trolley
Tours (617-269-7010)
Learn about Boston while touring the city and harbor
Times, lengths, routes and prices vary, reservations recommended
www.bostonducktours.com
www.bostonyachtcharters.com
www.charlesriverboat.com
www.massbaylines.com
www.trolleytours.com

12:15-1:00pm – Young Organists’ Guild Concert
King’s Chapel (617-523-1749)
Corner of Tremont and School Streets
www.kings-chapel.org

12:30pm-2pm – Four Guys in Tuxes
West End of Fanueil Hall Marketplace (617-523-1300)
Swing, classic rock, and oldies. Request your favorites
www.fourguysintuxes.com

1pm-4pm – Behind the Scenes at Old North Church
Old North Church (617-523-4848)
193 Salem Street, North End
Tour the crypt, bell tower and the 1711 Clough House
Admission $5-$8, times vary, reservations recommended
www.oldnorth.com

1:30pm-3pm – Pirates, Patriots, and Privateers
Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
BosTix Booth, Faneuil Hall
A swashbuckling tour of the waterfront led by a Colonial guide
Stroll the North End along the red line
www.thefreedomtrail.org

1:30pm-3:30pm – Tory Stories
King’s Chapel (617-523-1749)
Corner of Tremont and School Streets
Join Tory families (Loyalists) as they plan their
hurried escape from Boston to Nova Scotia
www.kings-chapel.org

2pm - 2:45pm - The Battle for Bunker Hill
Boston National Historical Park (617-242-5601)
Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center
A guided walking tour of the famous battlefield
Space limited.
National Park Service - Boston

2pm-3pm- The John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse
Discovering Justice (617-748-4185)
Northern Avenue and Courthouse Way, Fan Pier
Tour a contemporary Federal courthouse with a spectacular
glass wall overlooking Boston Harbor
Meet inside the main entrance
All cell phones and electronic devices must be left at the
front security desk. Two forms of ID, one with a picture,
required for entrance to the building
www.discoveringjustice.org

2pm-3pm- The John Adams Courthouse
Discovering Justice (617-577-1031)
One Pemberton Square, Government Center
Tour the Home of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and
the Appeals Court in a newly renovated 19th century building
Meet in the Great Hall
www.discoveringjustice.org

2:30pm-3:30pm- Paul Revere's North End
Paul Revere House (617-523-2338)
19 North Square, North End
A guided walking tour of sites that marked Revere's
life, including his silversmith shop and foundry
Admission $1.50-$5, under 5 free
www.paulreverehouse.org

3pm-5pm- Re-enact the Boston Tea Party
Aboard the LIBERTY CLIPPER (617-742-0333)
Central Wharf at the New England Aquarium
Raid a British ship with the Sons of Liberty!
Throw tea in the harbor and fire the cannons!
Admission $20-$35, reservations recommended
www.libertyfleet.com

3:45pm-4pm- Whiskers, Fur, and Flippers
New England Aquarium (617-973-5200)
The Seal Pool, New England Aquarium Plaza
Central Wharf
Watch harbor seals frolic with their handlers

5pm-10pm – Dinner Cruises
Boston Yacht Charters (617-723-8810) and Odyssey
Cruises (866-310-2469),
and Spirit ofBoston (866-307-2469)
Times, lengths, and prices vary, reservations required
www.bostonyachtcharters.com
www.odysseycruises.com
www.spiritofboston.com

5:30pm-7pm– Bells, Bridges and Locks
Boston By Foot (617-367-2345)
Meet at the North Station MBTA on Causeway Street
Discover history, engineering, and nature as we
cross over the Charles River Basin to USS CONSTITUTION
Admission $12, BBF members $6
www.bostonbyfoot.com

5:30pm-7pm – Historic Boston Pubs
The Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
Bostix Booth at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Visit four historic pubs where the Revolution was
brewed and sample lagers, ales, and Hefeweizens!
Admission $42, must be 21, reservations required
tickets online
www.thefreedomtrail.org

8pm-9:30pm – Paul Revere Tonight!
Old North Church (617-523-4848)
193 Salem Street, North End
Paul Revere recounts his life in
Revolutionary Boston
Admission $8-$12
www.oldnorth.com

Wednesday, July 2nd

8:30am-9pm – Whale Watch Cruises
Massachusetts Bay Lines (617-542-8000) and
New England Aquarium (617 973 5200)
Whales frolicking in their natural environment
Times, length, routes and prices vary, reservations required
www.massbaylines.com
www.neaq.org

9am-5pm – Shaping up America: JFK, Sports and Physical Fitness
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
(617-514-1600)
Columbia Point, Dorchester
Learn about the Kennedy family’s athletic legacy
and how it inspired young Americans
Admission $7-$10, 12 and under free
www.jfklibrary.org

9am-10pm – Boston by Land and Water
Boston Duck Tours (617-267-3825), Massachusetts Bay Lines
(617-542-8000), Boston Yacht Charters (617-723-8810),
Charles Riverboat Co. (617-621-3001), Boston Harbor Islands (617-223-8666) and
Old Town Trolley Tours (617-269-7010)
Learn about Boston while touring the city and harbor
Times, lengths, routes and prices vary, reservations recommended
www.bostonducktours.com
www.bostonyachtcharters.com
www.massbaylines.com
www.charlesriverboat.com
www.trolleytours.com
www.bostonislands.org

9:30-11am- LIBERTY Kids Sail
Aboard the LIBERTY CLIPPER (617-742-0333)
Central Wharf at the New England Aquarium
A short sail aboard a tall ship
Admission $30, two children under 12 free when
accompanied by an adult, reservations required
www.libertyfleet.com

10am- 10:15am- Whiskers, Fur, and Flippers
New England Aquarium (617-973-5200)
The Seal Pool, New England Aquarium Plaza
Central Wharf
Watch harbor seals frolic with their handlers

10am-11am- The John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse
Discovering Justice (617-748-4185)
Northern Avenue and Courthouse Way, Fan Pier
Tour a contemporary Federal courthouse with a spectacular
glass wall overlooking Boston Harbor
Meet inside the main entrance
All cell phones and electronic devices must be left at the
front security desk. Two forms of ID, one with a picture,
required for entrance to the building
www.discoveringjustice.org

10am-11am- The John Adams Courthouse
Discovering Justice (617-577-1031)
One Pemberton Square, Government Center
Tour the Home of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and
the Appeals Court in a newly renovated 19th century building
Meet in the Great Hall
www.discoveringjustice.org

10am-11:30am– Bells, Bridges, and Locks
Boston By Foot (617-367-2345)
Meet at the North Station Orange/Green T, at Causeway Street
Discover history, engineering, and nature as we
cross over the Charles River Basin to USS CONSTITUTION
Admission $12, BBF members $6
www.bostonbyfoot.com

10am-Noon- Explore Chelsea Creek and
the Lower Mystic River
The Boston Harbor Association (617-482-1722)
Speakers discuss the Working Port, waterfront, and
restoration of these two active waterways
Reservations required
www.tbha.org

10am-3pm – 14th Annual Children’s Day
On the Plaza at City Hall (617-227-1528)
Fun and festivities with jugglers, face painters,
Wayne Potash, The Music Fun Band and more!
Fly By Night
www.waynepotash.com
www.bostonharborfest.com

10am-3:30pm- What's Under the Golden Dome?
The State House, Secretary of the Commonwealth
Tours Division (617-727-3676)
Beacon Street at Park Street,
meet at Tour Desk on the second floor
A guided tour of the historic Bulfinch State House
www.state.ma.us/sec/trs

10am-4pm – Behind the Scenes at Old North Church
Old North Church (617-523-4848)
193 Salem Street, North End
Tour the crypt, bell tower and the 1711 Clough House
Admission $5-$8, times vary, reservations recommended
www.oldnorth.com

10am-4pm – Cove Kayaking at Spectacle Island
Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
(617-223-8666)
Boston Harbor Islands Ferry Kiosk, Long Wharf
Try sea kayaking in a sheltered cove led by a ranger
Admission $8-$14 for ferry
www.bostonislands.com

10:30am-3pm – Explore the Freedom Trail
Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
Visitor Information Center, Boston Common
A walking tour of the Freedom Trail led by a
Colonial guide
Admission $6-$12, tickets online
www.thefreedomtrail.org

11am-Noon – Beacon Hill’s Treasures
Otis House Museum (617-227-3957 x256)
141 Cambridge Street
A guided walking tour of Beacon Hill in the
early days of the Republic
Admission $12, reservations required
www.historicnewengland.org

11am-12:30pm-- Rum and Revolution
Boston National Historical Park Visitor Center
(617-242-5642)
15 State Street
A guided walking tour of colonial taverns
where the Revolution was brewed!
Space Limited
http://www.nps.gov/bost/

11am-2pm – Luncheon on the Harbor
Boston Yacht Charters (617-723-8810),
Odyssey Cruises (866-310-2469),
and Spirit of Boston (866-307-2469)
Enjoy lunch while cruising on the harbor
Admission $35-$45, reservations required
www.bostonhyachtcharters.com
www.odysseycruises.com
www.spiritofboston.com

11am-3pm – Colonial Children’s Faire
Old South Meeting House (617-482-6439)
Play colonial games and write with a quill pen
Admission $1-$5, under 6 free
www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org

11am-3:30pm – Explore the Freedom Trail
Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
Visitor Information Center, Boston Common
A walking tour of the FreedomTrail led by a
Colonial guide
Admission $6-$12, tickets online
www.thefreedomtrail.org

11am-4:30pm – At Home With the Otises
Otis House Museum (617-227-3957 x256)
141 Cambridge Street
Tour the grand 1796 mansion of Harrison Gray Otis,
a congressman and third mayor of Boston
Admission $5, Boston residents and under 5 free
www.historicnewengland.org

11:45am-12pm-Whiskers, Fur, and Flippers
New England Aquarium (617-973-5200)
The Seal Pool, New England Aquarium Plaza
Central Wharf
Watch harbor seals frolic with their handlers

Noon-12:30pm – Captain Kidd’s Treasure Hunt
Boston By Foot (617-367-2345)
Meet at Samuel Adams Statue, Faneuil Hall,
Congress Street
A self-guided hunt for history with a pirate’s map
Admission per group $10 (up to 10) includes kit
www.bostonbyfoot.com

12:15pm-1pm – Midweek Prayer
King’s Chapel (617-227-2155)
Corner of Tremont and School Streets
Worship in the colonial church frequented by
Patriots and Tories (Loyalists) during the Revolution
www.kings-chapel.org

2pm-2:45-- Sail, Steel, and Iron
Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center
(617-242-5601)
A guided walking tour at the historic Charlestown Navy Yard
and the Nation's oldest working dry dock
Space Limited
http://www.nps.gov/bost/

3pm-4pm-Join the Colonial Militia!
Boston National Historical Park
Battle of Bunker Hill Museum
43 Monument Square, Charlestown
(617-242-5601)
Learn about the life of an 18th century soldier
Space Limited
http://www.nps.gov/bost/

3pm-4pm – Beacon Hill’s Treasures
Otis House Museum (617-227-3957 x256)
141 Cambridge Street
A guided walking tour of Beacon Hill in the
early days of the Republic
Admission $12, reservations required
www.historicnewengland.org

3pm-4:30pm – Johnny Tremain’s Boston
Boston By Foot (617-367-2345)
Meet at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, Hull
Street, North End
Trace the adventures of a silversmith’s apprentice
in pre-revolutionary Boston
Admission $10, (BBF member $5)
www.bostonbyfoot.com

3:45pm-4pm- Whiskers, Fur, and Flippers
New England Aquarium (617-973-5200)
The Seal Pool, New England Aquarium Plaza
Central Wharf
Watch harbor seals frolic with their handlers

5pm-10pm – Dinner Cruises
A.C. Cruise Line (800-422-8419, 617-261-6633), Boston Yacht
Charters (617-723-8810), Odyssey Cruises (866-310-2469)
and Spirit of Boston (866-307-2469)
Times, lengths, and prices vary, reservations required
www.accruiseline.com
www.bostonyachtcharters.com
www.odysseycruises.com
www.spiritofboston.com

5:30pm-7pm– Charlestown: Where Boston Began
Boston By Foot (617-367-2345)
Meet at City Square Park, corner of Rutherford Avenue
and Chelsea Street, Charlestown
A guided walking tour of the early Puritan
Settlement, the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Monument
Admission $12, BBF members $6
www.bostonbyfoot.com

5:30pm-7pm – Historic Boston Pubs
The Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
Bostix Booth at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Visit four historic pubs where the Revolution was
brewed and sample lagers, ales and Hefeweizens!
Admission $42, must be 21, reservations required
tickets online
www.thefreedomtrail.org

6pm –7:30pm – Old South shows “Johnny Tremain”
Old South Meeting House (617-482-6439)
Enjoy the classic 1957 Disney film about a young
silversmith in Colonial Boston during the American Revolution
Admission $1-$5, under 6 free
www.thefreedomtrail.org

6pm-7pm- The Rage of General Thomas Gage
Old State House (617-720-1713 x21)
State and Washington Streets
Hear what the British General and Royal Governor
has to say about the irreverent citizens of Boston
Admission $3-$7, Massachusetts school children free
www.bostonhistory.org

6pm-8pm- Sunset Sail
Aboard the LIBERTY CLIPPER (617-742-0333)
Central Wharf at the New England Aquarium
Sail aboard a majestic schooner in the Harbor
Admission $15-$30, reservations recommended
www.libertyfleet.com

8pm-9:30pm – Paul Revere Tonight!
Old North Church (617-523-4848)
193 Salem Street, North End
Paul Revere recounts his life in
Revolutionary Boston
Admission $8-$12
www.oldnorth.com

9pm-11pm- Harboring Boston's Mysteries
Aboard the LIBERTY CLIPPER (617-742-0333)
Central Wharf at the New England Aquarium
Tall ship maties tell tall tales and true stories of
Pirates and Patriots who sailed Boston Harbor
Admission $20-$35, reservations required
www.libertyfleet.com

Thursday, July 3^rd

8:30am-9pm – Whale Watch Cruises
Massachusetts Bay Lines (617-542-8000), and
New England Aquarium (617-673-5281)
Whales frolicking in their natural environment
Times, length, routes and prices vary, reservations required
www.massbaylines.com
www.neaq.org

9am-10pm – Boston by Land and Water
Boston Duck Tours (617-267-3825), Massachusetts Bay
Lines (617-542-8000), Boston Yacht Charters (617-723-8810),
Charles Riverboat Co. (617-621-3001), Boston Harbor Islands
(617-223-8666) and Old Town Trolley Tours (617-269-7010)
Learn about Boston while touring the city and harbor
Times, lengths, routes and prices vary, reservations recommended
www.bostonducktours.com
www.bostonyachtcharters.com
www.massbaylines.com
www.charlesriverboat.com
www.trolleytours.com
www.bostonislands.com

10am- 10:15am- Whiskers, Fur, and Flippers
New England Aquarium (617-973-5200)
The Seal Pool, New England Aquarium Plaza
Central Wharf
Watch harbor seals frolic with their handlers

10am-12pm- Meet a Colonial Soldier
Boston National Historical Park Visitor Center
15 State Street (617-242-5601)
Learn what it was like to serve in the colonial militia
Space Limited
http://www.nps.gov/bost/

10am-1pm – Boston Light
Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
(617-223-8666)
Fan Pier at the Moakley Courthouse, Northern Ave, South Boston
A guided tour of Little Brewster Island, site of the
first lighthouse in the nation, meet the keeper and
cruise the outer Brewster islands
Admission $17-$28, reservations recommended
www.bostonislands.org

10am-4pm- Visit an 18th Century Garden
Old North Church (617-523-4848)
193 Salem Street, North End
Discover herbs and flowers behind the 1713 Cough
House, the city's oldest surviving residence
www.oldnorth.com

10:30am-3:30pm – Tory Stories
King’s Chapel (617-523-1749)
Corner of Tremont and School Streets
Join Tory families (Loyalists) as they plan their
hurried escape from Boston to Nova Scotia
www.kings-chapel.org

11am-12:30pm- African American Patriots
Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
Visitor Information Center, Boston Common
A guided tour of sites associated with Crispus Attucks,
Phyllis Wheatley, and Prince Hall
Admission $6-$12, tickets online
www.thefreedomtrail.org

11am-2pm – Luncheon on the Harbor
Boston Yacht Charters (617-723-8810),
Odyssey Cruises (866-310-2469),
and Spirit of Boston (866-307-2469)
Enjoy lunch while cruising on the harbor
Admission $35-$45, reservations required
www.bostonyachtcharters.com
www.odysseycruises.com
www.spiritofboston.com

11am-3pm – Colonial Clothing
Old South Meeting House (617-482-6439)
310 Washington Street
Try on a tri-corner hat or a mobcap. Learn about life
before zippers, elastic and velcro!
Admission $1-$5, under 6 free
www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org

11am-3:30pm – Explore the Freedom Trail
Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
Visitor Information Center, Boston Common
A walking tour of theFreedom Trail led by a
Colonial guide
Admission $6-$12, tickets online
www.thefreedomtrail.org

11am-4:30pm – At Home with the Otises
Otis House Museum (617-227-3957 x256)
141 Cambridge Street
Tour the grand 1796 mansion of Harrison Gray Otis,
a congressman and third mayor of Boston
Admission $5, Boston residents and under 5 free
www.historicnewengland.org

11:45am-12pm-Whiskers, Fur, and Flippers
New England Aquarium (617-973-5200)
The Seal Pool, New England Aquarium Plaza
Central Wharf
Watch harbor seals frolic with their handlers

Noon-2pm- Tall Ship Sail Adventures
Aboard the LIBERTY CLIPPER (617-742-0333)
Central Wharf at the New England Aquarium
Sail aboard a majestic schooner in the Harbor
Admission $18-$30, reservations recommended
www.libertyfleet.com

Noon-3pm –The Flounders
On the Plaza at City Hall (617-227-1528)
Back by popular demand: Boston's best beach party!
http://www.precisionband.com/flounders.htm

12:15pm-1pm- Boston Children's Theatre Variety Show
Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
(617-223-8666)
Boston Harbor Islands Ferry Kiosk, Long Wharf
Theatre for kids by kids
Admission $8-$14 for ferry
www.bostonislands.com

1:30pm-2:15pm- Boston Children's Theatre Variety Show
Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
(617-223-8666)
Boston Harbor Islands Ferry Kiosk, Long Wharf
Theatre for kids by kids
Admission $8-$14 for ferry
www.bostonislands.com

1:30pm-3pm – Discover the North End
A walking tour of the North End led by a Colonial guide
Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
BosTix Booth, Faneuil Hall
www.thefreedomtrail.org

2pm-3pm- Voices of the Battle
Battle of Bunker Hill Museum
43 Monument Square, Charlestown (617-242-7275)
Eyewitness accounts of the Battle of Bunker Hill
Space Limited
http://www.nps.gov/bost/

3:45pm-4pm- Whiskers, Fur, and Flippers
New England Aquarium (617-973-5200)
The Seal Pool, New England Aquarium Plaza
Central Wharf
Watch harbor seals frolic with their handlers

4:30pm-7pm - Mad Sweet Pangs in Concert
On the Plaza at City Hall (617-227-1528)
Americana folk fun blend
www.madsweetpangs.com

5pm-10pm – Dinner Cruises
A.C. Cruise Line (800-422-8419, 617-261-6633), Boston
Yacht Charters (617-723-8810),
Odyssey Cruises (866-310-2469), and Spirit of
Boston (866-307-2469)
Times, lengths, and prices vary, reservations required
www.bostonyachtcharters.com
www.odysseycruises.com
www.spiritofboston.com

5:30pm-7pm – Son of Boston: A Salute to Ben Franklin
Boston By Foot (617-367-2345)
Meet at the corner of School and Washington Street,
in front of Borders Bookstore
A guided tour of his homes and haunts in Colonial Boston
Admission $12, BFF members $6
www.bostonbyfoot.com

7pm-8:30pm - Twilight Sky Viewing
Castle Island Association/DCR (617-727-5290)
Fort Independence, Castle Island, South Boston
Walk the ramparts of the historic fort and enjoy
Boston’s skyline

8pm-9:30pm – Paul Revere Tonight!
Old North Church (617-523-4848)
193 Salem Street, North End
Paul Revere recounts his life in
Revolutionary Boston
Admission $8-$12
www.oldnorth.com

Friday, July 4th

8:30am-9pm – Whale Watch Cruises
Massachusetts Bay Lines (617-542-8000), and
New England Aquarium (617 973 5200)
Whales frolicking in their natural environment
Times, length, routes and prices vary, reservations required
www.massbaylines.com
www.neaq.org

9am-10am – Flag Raising Ceremony and Parade
At the Flagpole on the Plaza at City Hall
Follow the parade to the Granary Burial Ground where
wreaths are laid on the graves of the patriots and
then to the Old State House

9am-Noon – Footloose on the Freedom Trail
Boston By Foot (617-367-2345)
Meet at the State House Steps, Beacon Street
300 years of Boston’s architecture and history
Admission $15, BBF member $6
www.bostonbyfoot.com

9:30am-2pm – Brunch Cruises
Boston Seaport Boat Charters (617-261-6633, 800-422-8419),
Boston Yacht Charters (617-723-8810), Charles Riverboat Co.,
(617-621-3001), Massachusetts Bay Lines (617-542-8000),
Odyssey Cruises (866-310-2469), Spirit of Boston (866-307-2469)
and USS Constitution Museum (617-426-1812 x108)
View the USS CONSTITUTION as she makes her annual voyage
and fires a 21 cannon salute to the Nation
Times, lengths, routes and prices vary, reservations required
www.bostonseaportboatcharters.com
www.bostonyachtcharters.com
www.charlesriverboat.com
www.libertyfleet.com
www.massbaylines.com
www.OdysseyCruises.com
www.spiritofboston.com
www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org

10am- 10:15am- Whiskers, Fur, and Flippers
New England Aquarium (617-973-5200)
The Seal Pool, New England Aquarium Plaza
Central Wharf
Watch harbor seals frolic with their handlers

10am-10:30am – Reading of the Declaration of Independence
From the balcony of the Old State House, State and Devonshire Streets
Read from the balcony as it was on July 18, 1776

10am-1:30pm- Cookout aboard a Schooner
Aboard the LIBERTY CLIPPER (617-742-0333)
Central Wharf at the New England Aquarium
Enjoy a cookout while saluting the USS CONSTITUTION
Admission $50-$80, reservations required
www.libertyfleet.com

10:30am-11am – A Salute to the Fourth
Middlesex Country Volunteers Fife & Drums
(781-4878-3627)
At the Statue of Samuel Adams, Dock Square
Celebrate the glorious Fourth with New England’s
premier fife and drum corps
www.mcvfifesanddrums.org

10:30pm-3:30pm – Tory Stories
King’s Chapel (617-523-1749)
Corner of Tremont and School Streets
Join Tory families (Loyalists) as they plan their
escape from Boston to Nova Scotia
www.kings-chapel.org

11am-11:30am – No Tax on Tea!
Old South Meeting House (617-482-6439)
310 Washington Street
Participate in the re-enactment of the fiery debate
that culminated in the infamous Boston Tea Party
Admission $1-$5, under 6 free
www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org

11am-Noon – Oration at Faneuil Hall
The Great Hall at Faneuil Hall
A traditional oration in “the Cradle of Liberty” by a
prominent citizen

11am-1pm- A Flag for the Fourth
Boston National Historical Park Visitor Center
15 State Street
(617-242-5642)
Learn about the flags of the American Revolution
Space Limited
http://www.nps.gov/bost/

11am-3:30pm – Explore the Freedom Trail
Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
Visitor Information Center, Boston Common
A walking tour of the Freedom Trail led by a
Colonial guide
www.thefreedomtrail.org

11:30am-12:30pm- USS CONSTITUTION Turn-around
Charlestown Navy Yard to the US Coast Guard Base
(617-242-5671)
"Old Ironsides" gets underway to salute the Nation

11:45am-12pm-Whiskers, Fur, and Flippers
New England Aquarium (617-973-5200)
The Seal Pool, New England Aquarium Plaza
Central Wharf
Watch harbor seals frolic with their handlers

Noon-12:05pm- Salute to the Nation
Off the US Coast Guard Base, North End
USS CONSTITUTION fires her 21-gun salute

Noon-1pm – The Art of Change Ringing
Old North Church (617-523-4848)
193 Salem Street, North End
A bell ringer explains the ancient art of change ringing
with the oldest bells in the country
www.oldnorth.com

Noon-1pm – The Royal Hospital School Band
On the Plaza of City Hall (617-227-1528)
60 young English musicians play traditional favorites

Noon-3:30pm – Tours of Fort Independence
Castle Island Association/DCR (617-727-5290)
Fort Independence, Castle Island, South Boston
Tours of this historic 19th century seacoast fort
www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/castle.htm

Noon-4pm- USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown
(617-426-1812)
Enjoy hands-on activities and other special events
Admission by donation
www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org

1pm-2pm –Beacon Hill’s Treasures
Otis House Museum (617-227-3957 x256)
141 Cambridge Street
A guided walking tour of Beacon Hill in the
early days of the Republic
Admission $12, reservations required
www.historicnewengland.org

1pm-4pm- A Visit with Paul Revere
Paul Revere House (617-523-2338)
Courtyard of 19 North Square, North End
Meet Revere, portrayed by David Connor,
who brings him vividly to life
Admission $1-$3, under 5 free

1:30pm-3pm – Discover the North End
A walking tour of the North End led by a Colonial guide
Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
BosTix Booth, Faneuil Hall
Stroll the North End along the red line
www.thefreedomtrail.org

1:30pm-4:30pm – Boston Light
Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
(617-223-8666)
Fan Pier at the Moakley Courthouse, Northern Ave, South Boston
A guided tour of Little Brewster Island, site of the
first lighthouse in the nation, meet the keeper and
cruise the outer Brewster islands
Admission $17-$28, reservations recommended
www.bostonislands.com

2-4:30pm- The Dan Lawson Ban d
On the Plaza at City Hall (617-227-1528)
Award-winning blues-rock vocalist and guitarist
Watch for special guests!
www.danlawson.com

2pm-7pm – Cape Verdean Independence Celebration
City Hall Plaza, North Stage (617-442-6644)
Music, dancing and traditional games, arts and crafts
Prices vary for delicious kriolu foods
www.cvcunido.org

3pm-4pm –Beacon Hill’s Treasures
Otis House Museum (617-227-3957 x256)
141 Cambridge Street
A guided walking tour of Beacon Hill in the
early days of the Republic
Admission $12, reservations required
www.historicnewengland.org

3:45pm-4pm- Whiskers, Fur, and Flippers
New England Aquarium (617-973-5200)
The Seal Pool, New England Aquarium Plaza
Central Wharf
Watch harbor seals frolic with their handlers

6pm-11:30pm – Fireworks Cruises
Boston Seaport Boat Charters (617-261-6633, 800-422-8419),
Boston Yacht Charters (617-723-8810)
Massachusetts Bay Lines (617-542-8000)
Odyssey Cruises (866-310-2469)
Spirit of Boston (866-307-2469)
Times, lengths, routes and prices vary, reservations required
www.bostonseaportboatcharters.com
www.bostonyachtcharters.com
www.massbaylines.com
www.OdysseyCruises.com
www.spiritofboston.com

8pm-11pm –Fourth of July on the Esplanade
Boston’s Fourth of July (888-484-7677)
Keith Lockhart conducts the Boston Pops Orchestra.
Fireworks Spectacular to follow
www.july4th.org

Saturday, July 5^th

9am-10pm – Boston by Land and Water
Boston Duck Tours (617-267-3825), Massachusetts
Bay Lines (617-542-8000), Boston Yacht Charters
(617-723-8810), Charles Riverboat Co. (617-621-3001),
Boston Harbor Islands (617-223-8666) and
Old Town Trolley Tours (617-269-7010)
Learn about Boston while touring the city and harbor
Times, lengths, routes and prices vary, reservations recommended
www.bostonducktours.com
www.massbaylines.com
www.bostonyachtcharters.com