SUMMER Camp and After School Programs

Old South Meeting House, a museum and National Historic Landmark centrally located on Boston's Freedom Trail, welcomes summer camp and after-school program groups. Come see the hall where the Boston Tea Party began, where Patriots Samuel Adams and James Otis changed the fate of the nation.

All of our summer camp and after school programs offer the opportunity for students to explore the rich history of this 1729 colonial meeting house. Using scavenger hunts, reproduction objects, colonial games or an interactive debate format, students gain a better understanding of life in colonial Boston.

For more information about tour and program options at Old South Meeting House, or to reserve your program today, please contact us by email at education@osmh.org or call (617) 482-6439.

TOURS AND PROGRAMS Available For camp and after-school program Groups

A minimum of ten (10) participants is required to receive the group rate. Advance registration is required.

Tea is Brewing (One Hour Program)
Experience the meeting that protested a tax… and sparked a Revolution with the Boston Tea Party! Students bring this pivotal moment in history to life by taking on the role of Patriots and Loyalists and reenacting the fiery tea tax debate of December 16, 1773, in the very hall where it took place. Pre-visit materials provided.

Grades: 3rd through 12th
Time: 1 Hour
Limit: Up to 40 students

Fees: $7.00 per student. Two (2) adults for every ten (10) students are admitted free. Additional adults will be charged $7.00 each. One (1) adult is required for every ten (10) students.

From Meeting Place to Resting Place
If Bostonians from the 18th century were to visit the city today they would see many changes. However, both the Old South Meeting House and the Granary Burying Ground still play an important part in our modern community. At the Old South Meeting House students hunt for clues about the role of a meetinghouse in Boston and the many interesting people and events associated with the building. On their visit to the Granary Burying Ground, students examine and interpret gravestone symbols and see the final resting place of many famous Bostonians.

Grades: 3rd and 5th
Time: 1.5 Hours
Limit: Up to 25 students
Chaperones: Two (2) required for every ten (10) students

A Short Stop on the Freedom Trail
Start your visit to Boston at Old South Meeting House, where the Boston Tea Party began! After a brief, 15-minute introduction by a museum guide, your group may move through the museum at its own pace. Groups of elementary or middle school students may add a scavenger hunt to their visit to guide students through the exhibit "Voices of Protest." A Short Stop on the Freedom Trail talks can often be tailored to your group's interest upon request at the time of booking.

Grades: 1st through 12th
Time: 20-30 minutes
Limit: Up to 60 participants for talk only
         Up to 25 participants for scavenger hunt option

Fees for Talk Only: $3.00 per student. Two (2) adults for every ten (10) students are admitted free. Additional adults will be charged $4.00 each. One (1) adult is required for every ten (10) students. Larger groups often can be accommodated at consecutive times.

Fees with Scavenger hunt: Available for groups up to 25 participants. $4.00 per student. Two (2) adults for every ten (10) students are admitted free. Additional adults will be charged $4.00 each. One (1) adults is required for every ten (10) students. Larger groups often can be accommodated at consecutive times.

Self-Guided Visit to the Meeting House
Discover the history and beauty of Old South Meeting House with a self-guided visit. Explore the restored National Historic Landmark and view the exhibit "Voices of Protest" on your own and at your own pace.

Grades: 1st through 12th
Time: 15-30 minutes
Limit: Up to 60 participants

Fees: $1.00 per student. Two (2) adults for every ten (10) students are admitted free. Additional adults will be charged $3.00 each. One (1) adult is required for every ten (10) students. Larger groups often can be accommodated at consecutive times.

AMENITIES FOR YOUR GROUP VISIT:

• Looking for Great Souvenirs? The Old South Meeting House Museum Shop is chock full of wonderful educational resources, unique souvenirs, candies, and, of course, teas! Exclusive items include Boston Tea Party merchandise and the historic Old South leaflets.

• Handicap accessible

• Restrooms are available

• Comfortably climate controlled with central air and heating