BostonHarborfest

Evening Events 2010

Wednesday, June 3oth

5pm-10pm – Dinner Cruises
Boston Yacht Charters (617-723-8810), Odyssey
Cruises (866-310-2469) and Spirit of Boston (866-307-2469)
Enjoy dinner and the sunset in a unique setting
Times, lengths, and prices vary, reservations required
www.bostonyachtcharters.com
www.odysseycruises.com
www.spiritofboston.com

5:30pm-7pm – The Dark Side of Boston
Boston By Foot (617-367-2345)
Meet at Hanover and Cross Streets, North End
Explore the darker history of the North End, including
the Great Molasses Flood and the Brink’s Job
Admission $12, members $5
www.bostonbyfoot.org

5:30pm-7pm – Historic Boston Pubs
The Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
BosTix Booth at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Visit the real headquarters of the American Revolution-
four historic Boston pubs!
Admission $43, must be 21, reservations required
tickets online
www.thefreedomtrail.org

6pm-8pm – Northeast Navy Showband
West End of Faneuil Hall (401-841-2479)
The band plays modern classics, swing and more
www.cnic.navy.mil/Newport/navyband/index.htm

6:30pm-8:30pm – Moonlight Splash In
Boston Duck Tours (617-450-0068)
New England Aquarium, Central Wharf
Enjoy a 55-minute moonlight tour
of Boston by land and water
Admission $18-$27
www.bostonducktours.com

Thursday, July 1st

5:30pm-7pm – Charlestown: Where Boston Began
Boston By Foot (617-367-2345)
Meet at main entrance (Gate 1), Charlestown Navy Yard
A guided walking tour of the early Puritan Settlement, the
Battle of Bunker Hill and the Monument
Admission $12, members $5
www.bostonbyfoot.org

6pm-7pm – The Trial of the Century
Old State House (617-720-1713)
State and Washington Streets
Patriot lawyer John Adams defends the British
soldiers accused of the Boston Massacre
Admission $3-$7.50, children under 6 free
www.bostonhistory.org

6pm-8pm – Tall Ship 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

6pm-9pm – Clambake on Spectacle Island
Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
(617-520-9500) Spectacle Island
Boston Harbor Islands Ferry Kiosk, Long Wharf
Enjoy an authentic New England clambake by the
Summer Shack on the beach with lobsters and steamers
Admission $70-$80, reservations required
www.islandalliance.org

7pm-8:30pm – Twilight Sky Viewing
Castle Island Association/DCR (617-727-5290)
Fort Independence, Castle Island, South Boston
Walk the ramparts and enjoy Boston’s skyline
www.bostonfortindependence.com

Friday, July 2nd

6pm-7pm – Judging Dr. Benjamin Church
Old State House (617-720-1713)
State and Washington Streets
Hear about British spy Dr. Church from Paul Revere
and infamous British General Thomas Gage. Decide
whether Church betrayed his country or his cause
Admission $3-$7.50, children under 6 free
www.bostonhistory.org

6:45pm-8:30pm – USS CONSTITUTION
Sunset Parade
USS CONSTITUTION (617-242-7511)
Pier One, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown
The traditional ceremony honoring our Nation’s flag
www.oldironsides.com

7pm-8:30pm – Drums in the Night
Middlesex Country Volunteers Fife & Drums
(781-488-3627)
The Court Yard at Old City Hall, 45 School Street
Music from the American Revolution to the present
Rain date: Monday, July 5th at 7pm
www.mcvfifesanddrums.org

9pm-11pm – Rum & Revolution: Tasting at Sea
Aboard the LIBERTY CLIPPER (617-742-0333)
Central Wharf at the New England Aquarium
Taste the spirits that stirred the revolution,
while colonial musicians entertain with tavern songs
Admission $35, must be 21; reservations required
www.libertyfleet.com

Saturday, July 3rd

6pm-9pm -- Party on the Plaza with Disco Inferno
On the North Stage, City Hall Plaza
(617-227-1528)
A flashback to the 70s with a fun, interactive
stage show from the disco/funk era
Rain date: Monday, July 5th at 7pm
www.discoinfernogroup.com

Sunday, July 4th

5pm-5:30pm – Choral Evensong
Old North Church (617-523-6676)
193 Salem Street, North End
Musical meditation in an historic setting
www.oldnorth.com

6pm –8pm – Tall Ship 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

6pm-11:30pm – Fireworks Cruises
Boston Seaport Boat Charters (617-261-6633, 800-422-8419),
Boston Yacht Charters (617-723-8810), Massachusetts
Bay Lines (617-542-8000) Odyssey Cruises (866-307-2469)
and Spirit of Boston (866-310-2469)
Times, lengths, routes and prices vary, reservations required
www.bostonseaportboatcharters.com
www.bostonyachtcharters.com
www.massbaylines.com
www.odysseycruises.com
www.spiritofboston.com

8:30pm-11pm - Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
Sponsored by Liberty Mutual
Boston’s Fourth of July (888-484-7877)
Hatch Shell on the Esplanade
Keith Lockhart conducts the Boston Pops
Esplanade Orchestra with special guests
Fireworks Spectacular to follow
www.july4th.org

9pm-11:30pm – Tall Ship Fireworks Sail
Aboard the LIBERTY CLIPPER (617-742-0333)
Central Wharf at the New England Aquarium
Sails, stars, fireworks, a cannon, a grill and the Pops!
Admission $60-$100, reservations required
www.libertyfleet.com

Monday, July 5th

5pm-10pm – Dinner Cruises
Boston Yacht Charters (617-723-8810), Odyssey
Cruises (866-307-2469) and Spirit of Boston (866-310-2469)
Enjoy dinner and the sunset in a unique setting
Times, lengths, and prices vary, reservations required
www.bostonyachtcharters.com
www.odysseycruises.com
www.spiritofboston.com

5:30pm-7pm – Historic Boston Pubs
The Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
BosTix Booth at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Visit the real headquarters of the American Revolution-
four historic Boston pubs!
Admission $43, must be 21, reservations required
tickets online
www.thefreedomtrail.org