The Tour's Itinerary

This summertime tour features many of the workshops presented in our popular Revolutionary War Adventure, but focuses on the causes of the American Revolution. Workshops vary, but may include:

The Stamp Act

Andrew Oliver was appointed stamp master of Boston in 1765, but he never found himself earning any money off the post. See why in this participatory dramatic workshop that is both hilarious, maddening, and instructive!

The Admiralty Courts

The Navigation Acts of the 18th century allowed royal judges to take a fee based on a percentage of the goods they took from the accused. Re-live the tyranny and learn about the ancient right of trial by jury.

Etiquette Counts

Scholars were expected to stand and bow when their teachers entered the room.
Learn the rules of etiquette in this humorous and instructive glance at the social rules that shaped the father of our country .

The Minuteman's Kit

The 18th century militiaman had statutory obligations to round out his
own personal inventory ("kit") with the tools of the soldier's trade.

Hand Looms

After England announced its intention to govern us "in all things whatsoever," it became patriotic to "just say no" to English broadcloth. Learn why, and weave a little wool in the bargain.

The Iron Act

Believe it or not, the aim of Mercantilism was to retain most "high technology" in the mother country, and keep the colonies producing mostly raw materials. In this workshop, you'll see why a blacksmith couldn't step up to a plating mill.

The Kitchen Garden

Explore the elegant self-sufficiency of the small English herb and vegetable garden.

Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

Gather in the public house, or on the parade ground, for Patrick Henry's concluding remarks.