The Paul Revere House will proudly participate in the 34th annual Boston Harborfest, a fantastic citywide celebration of our nation's independence and Boston's unique and vibrant waterfront. Please visit www.bostonharborfest.com for a complete list of programs, tours, and events occurring from July 1-5, 2015.

What does Liberty Mean to Me?
Wed. July 1st & Friday July 3rd
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Discuss the concept of Liberty in the 18th century and help Boston mark the 250th...

We are launching a new initiative with free, family-friendly programming at its center: MAKING HISTORY partners with organizations and local artists throughout Southeastern Mass. These workshops focus on learning about artistic techniques and always include an opportunity for kids to explore their creativity hands-on in a supervised environment. Guardians can join in the fun or receive a free, guided tour of the museum during the workshop. For details or to reserve a space in a workshop, please call...

Join the book club in reading and discussing Erik Larson's new book Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania. The author considers the sinking of the opulent Lusitania in the context of the global conflict of World War I. He tells the fascinating story of the forces, large and small, natural and man-made, coincidental and intentional, that propelled the Lusitania to its fatal rendezvous. The book club is...

Join us for the first annual ‘Movies at the Meeting House’ series. During 2015, Old South Meeting House will show three films based on books that were banned in various locations throughout the US, including Boston. Promoting free speech is a key part of Old...

Take a journey of discovery exploring the new open spaces along the lower Charles River. A hub of transportation and recreation, this area has experienced several cycles of dramatic change resulting from the construction of bridges and dams, the expansion of Boston, and the Big Dig project.
From the tidal estuary of the Charles through the mudflats of Millers River, this unique tour traces the evolution of the lost half-mile and the reshaping of Boston. Dams, railroads, bridges, and highways have closed off this area until the recent creation of incredible public parks and recreation...

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Harvard students, faculty, and staff are invited to visit and explore Widener Library in honor of the 100th anniversary of its dedication. We’re celebrating Widener’s first century and looking ahead to its next 100 years. Please join us for refreshments, music, a collections care open house, and more. Be sure to visit the online presence celebrating Widener’s first 100 years.

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Acclaimed photographer Ossian Lindholm has shot photographs in some of the most remote and beautiful places on the planet. For one day only, he will share his expertise in a photography workshop that takes place in and around Harvard Square. Join Lindholm as he shares ways to improve focus, composition, and lighting, using one of the most picturesque campuses in the world as his canvas. Bring any camera you feel comfortable using!

Tickets are required for this event: see the...

For more information see the Peabody Museum website.

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For more information about the conference please visit: www.blackportraitures.info

 The conference will be live-streamed. Watch the Hutchins Center homepage and Facebook and Twitter feeds for the link...

For up-to-date information about Harvard's 2015 Commencement Ceremonies, see the Commencement Office website.