Sage Carbone, Boston resident with Indigenous (Northern Narragansett, Mi'kmaq) and colonial ancestry will demonstrate beadwork. Her ongoing projects include the City of Cambridge "Native Voices" to install street signage in the Massachusett language and reinterpret historical markers and collaborating with the Boston Red Sox to host the annual Native American and American Indian Celebration at Fenway Park. Her beadwork can be seen on exhibition at the Cyrus Dallin Museum in Arlington, MA and is available for commission by request.

Hosted at the Paul Revere House. 

The year is 1788. Abigail and John Adams have just returned from Europe, where John has served as an American envoy to France and England. When greeted with the news that the new United States' Constitution has finally been ratified and that the first Presidential election is at hand, Abigail looks back over her life at the center of the inspiring and challenging events that led to the creation of this new nation.

Performances at 1:00, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m.

Hosted at the Paul Revere House. 

Charles Thompson will demonstrate chair-making and green woodworking techniques. Using traditional hand tools, he will shape and assemble a three-legged stool. Green woodworking uses the inherent properties of freshly felled timber to make furniture that will last for generations.

In the guise of itinerant musicians, Al Petty & Deirdre Sweeney perform popular 18th-century tunes such as “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot” and “Jack’s Health” on the penny whistle, flute, fife, & other instruments.

Ruckus! drops you into the heart of the debate and defiance that once filled this iconic space — where ordinary people set extraordinary change in motion. From the floorboards to the balconies, you’ll be surrounded by dynamic sound, dramatic lighting, and projected animations of fiery revolutionaries, determined citizens, and a few unlikely troublemakers whose courage shook these walls.

We’re opening the doors of the Old South Meeting House to share Ruckus! with an exclusive audience of supporters like you—inviting you to feel the energy, tension, and urgency of this historic moment as it unfolds around you. Be among the first to witness Boston’s most exciting new historic experience before it opens to the public on July 2nd. Step into the moment when voices rose, actions followed, and a little ruckus changed the course of history.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The program kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and will run for approximately one hour. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the program starts to reserve your seat. Guests will enjoy food and drinks by Chef Dave’s, connect with fellow attendees, and celebrate America's 250th. To preserve the integrity of the experience, late entry will not be permitted once Ruckus! has started. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM will be admitted following the conclusion of the performance. Reserve your tickets today — space is limited!

• Supporter Ticket: $250
• Community Champion Ticket: $50
• Friend Ticket: Free or Pay What You Can*

Please Note: If you are attending The People’s House Party as a sponsor or ticket holder, your access to The Exclusive First Look at Ruckus! is already included.

*Anyone who reserves a Friend Ticket will be placed on a waitlist and will receive attendance confirmation (space permitting) from Revolutionary Spaces closer to the event date.