September Family Hours: Revolutionary Kids & Games
When:
Saturday, Sep 07, 2024 10:00a -
3:00p
Saturday, Sep 07, 2024 10:00a -
3:00p
Where:
Old South Meeting House
310 Washington St
Boston, MA 02108
Admission:
$8-15
Hosted by:
Categories:
Accessible Spots, Games, History, Kid Friendly
Event website:
https://revolutionaryspaces.org/explore/family-hours/
Join Revolutionary Spaces on Saturday, September 7th for Family Hours: Revolutionary Kids & Games. From 10:00am-3:00pm at Old South Meeting House, enjoy 18th century games, music, and dress-up for the whole family! Visit our museum library or craft station with coloring and a make-your-own whirligig activity.
Inspired by Children's Hours held at Old South Meeting House from the late 19th century through the early 20th century, join Revolutionary Spaces for this modern take on family fun at our historic sites and museums! Plan your visit now to the Old South Meeting House and the Old State House to spend a history-filled day with history enthusiasts of all ages, including themed games, crafts, scavenger hunts, gallery talks, music, and more!
Family Hours activities are included in the price of general admission to the Old South Meeting House. For more information, visit: https://revolutionaryspaces.org/explore/family-hours/ or contact [email protected].
The History of Children's Hours at Old South Meeting House
In 1883, Mary Hemenway spearheaded an ambitious educational program as part of the Old South Association’s mission. This program, which included essay contests, holiday ceremonies, child fairs, and musical offerings became known as Children's Hours. Old South Lectures for Young People were also established in the summer of 1883 "as a means of promoting a more serious and intelligent attention to historical studies, especially studies in American history among the young people in Boston.” Today, the Old South Meeting House continues to educate the young people of Boston and remember Mary Hemenway's mission through our Family Hours programming.
