Charlestown Massachusetts is a neighborhoods on Boston with a rich history which began as the capital of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1628. it's easy to find where Charlestown is located thanks to the Bunker Hill Monument located on Breeds Hill in Charlestown to commemorate the famous Battle of Bunker Hill.
A trip to Charlestown should include a visit to the Charlestown Navy Yard where the The USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned vessel in the US Navy, is docked. Paul Revere began his famous ride from Charlestown to warn that the "British was coming" before the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
Ben Affleck Directed and starred in the movie "The Town" released in 2010 depicting the fictional life of bank robbers and filming took place in Charlestown along the Freedom Trail.
Throw your own Boston Tea Party on the harbor! We supply the delicious brunch items provided by Legal Sea Foods and you are welcome to Mimosa your juice...
Cost is $60.00 per person
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When: May 19, 2012 10 AM to May 19, 2012 12 PMin Charlestown, Massachusetts (Sat, 19 May 2012 10 )
1 1/2 hour cruise around Boston harbor with man’s best friend.
$50.00 Per Person
2 humans per dog
Sorry, up to a 35 lb weight limit
Dog MUST have own life jacket
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When: May 21, 2012 6 PM to May 21, 2012 8 PMin Charlestown, Massachusetts (Mon, 21 May 2012 18 )
Bring your favorite bottle and try new wines while enjoying breath-taking Boston Harbor at sunset.
Wine is BYOB, or we can arrange
discounted selections with detailed
descriptions from our friends at the Wine Bottega in the North End.
Cost if $40.00 per person
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When: May 23, 2012 7 PM to May 23, 2012 9 PMin Charlestown, Massachusetts (Wed, 23 May 2012 19 )
Join Boston Chocolate Tours for our latest 2 hour walking tour of the famous (and infamous) desserts of Faneuil Hall. Perfect for couples or after-work get-togethers, learn the rich history of Boston’s most famous destination while sampling the chocolate delicacies and delights that have crowned Boston as a chocolate destination.
Some of our stops include:
* Featured Stop: Godiva Chocolates – One of the most famous international chocolatiers, Godiva Chocolates has opened its doors to allow samplings and wine pairings of its renowned seasonal offerings.
* Find a delectable chocolate fudge cake in the most unlikely of restaurants
* Pull a stool up and dig into a Boston Crème Pie with wine at the place where everyone knows your name
* And more!
You’ll pick up plenty of samples as you go, plus tips on tasting, buying and storing chocolate. You’ll also receive our VIP card, good for discounts and VIP treatment at Boston Chocolate Tour partners citywide!
Boston Chocolate Tours’ Evening Dessert and Wine Event meets on Wednesday evening at 6:00pm on the 2nd floor of Godiva at 1 South Market Street in Faneuil Hall. The walk is less than a mile, and ends nearby. Advance tickets are required, and our tour size is limited to 14. Be sure to reserve your space today!
When: May 23, 2012 6 PM in Charlestown, Massachusetts (Wed, 23 May 2012 18 )
This workshop is an introduction to the basic principles of letterpress printing, from selecting paper to setting type and using cylinder proof presses. We'll be using two presses: an automatic inking Vandercook SP-20 and a hand-inked Vandercook 2 on loan from Repeat Press. We'll use the Boston Paper Collective's movable (metal) type and simple linoleum blocks to create personalized stationery. We'll provide paper, but if you wish to bring your own, feel free. We'll be making editions of 25, so remember to bring a few extra for proofs.
No experience is necessary; this workshop qualifies as a prerequisite for studio rental.
Wear comfortable clothes that can get a little inky; we try to be neat, but we find that it's best to be prepared. No sandals or open-toed shoes, please.
There is a $25 maintenance and materials fee included in the cost of this workshop.
When: May 26, 2012 12 PM to May 26, 2012 5 PMin Charlestown, Massachusetts Cost: letterpress 205.99
Bring the family and join Mix 104.1 at the annual Bunker Hill Day Parade. This city wide event is fun for all ages, with the parade kicking off at 12:30pm beginning at the intersection of Vine and Bunker Hill Street and Main Street. The 2012 Bunker Hill Day marks the 237th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Come celebrate June 10th with Charlestown favorite radio station Mix 104.1
When: Jun 10, 2012 12 AM in Charlestown, Massachusetts (Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00 )
Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
When: Jun 9, 2012 8 AM in Charlestown, Massachusetts Cost: Free (Sat, 09 Jun 2012 08 )
USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, MA Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6 – 8pm
Summary: Lt. General Jonathon Riley, Director-General and Master of the Royal Armouries, UK contextualizes the War of 1812 within the global atmosphere of the early 19th century. More info: ussconstitutionmuseum.org
When: May 22, 2012 12 AM to May 22, 2012 12 AMin Charlestown, Massachusetts (Tue, 22 May 2012 00 )
In this workshop, we'll introduce the basic principles of Western-style papermaking from rag and various other fibers using basic wove moulds. Using pre-prepared pulp from the Collective's rag and paper-scrap collection, we'll learn how to pull sheets that can be used in bookbinding, printing, collage - or whatever else strikes your fancy. We'll also talk about pigments and treatments for making writing or watercolor paper, as well as the possibilities for further experimentation with the technique.
Materials will be provided. We'll have two kinds of pulp to work with.
No experience necessary. Expect to get wet and messy - we do have aprons, but wear comfortable working clothes. The floor gets slippery in the wet room, so we recommend sneakers or other closed-toe shoes with good soles. This workshop does not count as safety training for studio rental, as we won't be demonstrating proper use of the beater.
The cost of this workshop includes all materials.
When: Jun 2, 2012 12 PM to Jun 2, 2012 5 PMin Charlestown, Massachusetts Cost: papermaking 180.37
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When: Jun 9, 2012 7 PM to Jun 9, 2012 11:55:00 PMin Charlestown, Massachusetts Cost: Must purchase a CD to get on the guest list. Pre-order a CD to get on the list! 15.00
In this workshop, we'll introduce the basic principles of Western-style papermaking from rag and various other fibers using basic wove moulds. Using pre-prepared pulp from the Collective's rag and paper-scrap collection, we'll learn how to pull sheets that can be used in bookbinding, printing, collage - or whatever else strikes your fancy. We'll also talk about pigments and treatments for making writing or watercolor paper, as well as the possibilities for further experimentation with the technique.
Materials will be provided. We'll have two kinds of pulp to work with.
No experience necessary. Expect to get wet and messy - we do have aprons, but wear comfortable working clothes. The floor gets slippery in the wet room, so we recommend sneakers or other closed-toe shoes with good soles. This workshop does not count as safety training for studio rental, as we won't be demonstrating proper use of the beater.
The cost of this workshop includes all materials.
When: May 19, 2012 12 PM to May 19, 2012 5 PMin Charlestown, Massachusetts Cost: Paper workshop 180.37
Join us on June 1st at 7pm for the Charlestown Working Theater's Annual Comedy Fundraiser to benefit our youth programs. Featuring Tony V. and a few of his funny friends. Enjoy good food, great comedy and fantastic raffle prizes.
When: Jun 1, 2012 7 PM to Jun 1, 2012 11 PMin Charlestown, Massachusetts Cost: Visit EventBrite.com for pricing.
(Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19 )
This workshop is an introduction to the basic principles of letterpress printing, from selecting paper to setting type and using cylinder proof presses. We'll be using two presses: an automatic inking Vandercook SP-20 and a hand-inked Vandercook 2 on loan from Repeat Press. We'll use the Boston Paper Collective's movable (metal) type and simple linoleum blocks to create personalized stationery. We'll provide paper, but if you wish to bring your own, feel free. We'll be making editions of 25, so remember to bring a few extra for proofs.
No experience is necessary; this workshop qualifies as a prerequisite for studio rental.
Wear comfortable clothes that can get a little inky; we try to be neat, but we find that it's best to be prepared. No sandals or open-toed shoes, please.
There is a $25 maintenance and materials fee included in the cost of this workshop.
When: Jun 16, 2012 12 PM to Jun 16, 2012 5 PMin Charlestown, Massachusetts Cost: June letterpress 205.99
Introducing the Charlestown Food Truck Festival at Pier 4! Don’t miss out on your chance to taste some of the area’s gourmet cuisine on wheels in Charlestown, MA on Saturday, June 16th. The festival will take place in from noon to 4 pm, with a special VIP hour from 11am to noon. Come early, come hungry!
Tickets are on sale now at www.foodtruckfestivalsofne.com, and be sure to check out our other festivals while you’re there. Each ticket allows one serving from each of the participating food trucks and does not include beverages.
When: Jun 16, 2012 12 PM to Jun 16, 2012 4 PMin Charlestown, Massachusetts Cost: VIP Tickets - $40/each (limited quantity)
General Admission - $30/each ($35 day-of)
Foodie Four Pack - $25/each with the purchase of four tickets ($100 for four pack)
Children 6 -12 - $10/each
Children 5 and under - FREE (Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12 )
Tavern on the Water and Cisco Brewers are inviting guests to kick off summer and celebrate Boston Beer Week at the "We Love it In The Can" Fest, as Cisco Brewers introduces its expanded line of canned craft beer, showcasing Summer of Lager and Indie IPA in cans for the first time. For $20, guests will receive tickets redeemable for four canned beers, free samples of some unusual Cisco offerings from their Farmhouse Series line (beers fermented in wood barrels from the winery), and unlimited passed appetizers.
The featured beer selections will include: Whale's Tale, an English style pale ale balanced with Maris Otter malt, hints of crystal malt and generously hopped with East Kent Goldings; Sankaty Light, a light American Golden Lager at 3.8 percent alcohol and 126 calories; Indie IPA, a full malty bodied East-meets-West Cost IPA, balanced by fruity apricot and grapefruit hop character; Summer of Lager, a classic Bavarian style lager with a delicious malt palate and an assertive noble hop finish with hints of citrus.
As part of the celebration, Cisco invites guests to take part in a temporary tattoo contest, where the most interesting placements will receive a Cisco Brewery gift basket, Legendary Restaurant Group gift cards, and more.
Cisco Brewers is a craft brewery founded on Nantucket Island in 1995, and is the award winning brewer of Whale's Tale Pale Ale. It is one of only 12 places in the world that produces all categories of alcohol - beer, wine and spirits - and is a legendary outdoor tasting facility.
When: May 30, 2012 6 PM to May 30, 2012 8 PMin Charlestown, Massachusetts Cost: Entry and four (4) canned beers "We Love It In The Can Fest" Ticket 21.49
(Wed, 30 May 2012 18 )
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