Thursday, July 3rd
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-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.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-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, climb 76 steps,
meet the keeper and
cruise the outer Brewster islands
Admission $29-$38, reservations recommended
www.bostonislands.org
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- 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
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
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
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-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-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-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
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- 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-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
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, climb 76 steps,
meet the keeper and
cruise the outer Brewster islands
Admission $29-$38, reservations recommended
www.bostonislands.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/
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-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-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
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
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
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
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
