Boston Massacre Events

Upcoming Events:

Fireside Chat: Prelude to the Boston Massacre

Saturday, February 27 from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. at The Fireplace Restaurant

Speak with Revolutionary Character John Rowe about the British occupation of Boston and sample delicious ciders at The Fireplace Restaurant in Brookline.

Buy tickets now! Bostonian Society members receive a discount to this event. Please email the Development Associate for the discount code.

Boston Massacre Commemoration and Reenactment

Saturday, March 5

Join us for all day family-friendly activities and our signature reenactment at night.

Little Redcoats and Little Bostonians, interactive program for children

11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Learn what life was like for Bostonians and British soldiers in Boston in the months leading up to the Boston Massacre. Free; at massacre marker in front the Old State House.

Trial of the Century, interactive program for all ages

11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Watch lawyers John Adams and Josiah Quincy defend the British soldiers accused of murdering Bostonians during the Boston Massacre. Audience members take on the roles of witnesses and jurors in this celebrated court case. Free with museum admission; in Representative Hall, Old State House.

(Space is limited; tickets for both performances available with museum admission at 9:00 a.m. at the Old State House Museum admissions desk.)

Boston Massacre Reenactment

7:00 p.m.

Witness the Boston Massacre reenacted in front of the Old State House, in the very place where it took place March 5, 1770. Before the action unfolds, hear from patriots, loyalists, and moderates who will talk about the events and attitudes that led to that fateful night. Free; in front of the Old State House.

Reading of Blood on the Snow

Sunday, March 6, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Join the Bostonian Society for a behind-the-scenes preview of the new play Blood on the Snow, on the 246th anniversary of the day the drama takes place.

This FREE reading is open to the public, with limited seating avaliable.

Learn more about Blood on the Snow on our website:www.bloodonthesnow.com

Boston Massacre Orations

Wednesday, March 9 at Old South Meeting House

Remember the massacre victims with this recreation of historic orations at theOld South Meeting House.