Educational Videos

The people of our history speak!
Voices of 1775

In this video series you will hear the actual words of men and women from 1775 performed by park rangers and volunteers.
Shoulder your firelock!
Military Topics, 1775

In these videos you will learn about Colonial and British soldiers, their tactics, clothing and equipment.
See 18th century life up close!
Life in Revolutionary New England

In this video series you will learn about some of the everyday experiences of life in Revolutionary New England
Peek inside the New England tavern!
The Scene - at Hartwell Tavern

Living history volunteers share their research into various aspects of tavern life in Revolutionary New England
History is all around us!
Our Tangible Past

This video series features historic sites associated with the events of April 19, 1775 and couples their stories with related museum objects
Explore early folklore and customs.
A History of New England Ghost Stories

On this page you will find videos covering a variety of seasonal folklore and customs from early New England.
What would you like to know?
Ask A Ranger!

Park Ranger Jim Hollister researches and answers questions from visitors about the American Revolution.