Johnny Kinsman
Historical Storytelling that holds the room
Browse Johnny Kinsman’s presentations by category. Each program brings history, literature, and tradition to life through engaging storytelling and performance.
history & Culture
Two Lanterns, a Full Moon, and a Petticoat: Exploring the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
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Discover the true story behind Paul Revere’s ride, with secret lanterns, a full moon, and one surprising petticoat.
The Folly of Hubris: An Exploration of The Battle of Bunker hill
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Relive the Battle of Bunker Hill through the mistakes, audacity, personal rivalries, and fatal overconfidence that shaped a turning point in the American Revolution.
Black Heroes of
The American Revolution
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Meet the Black soldiers, spies, and writers whose courage helped shape the fight for American freedom.
“Remember the Ladies”: Women of the American Revolution
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Explore the stories of the writers, soldiers, riders, and other remarkable women who helped shape the American Revolution.
How We Remember the Fifth of November: Beyond the
Gunpowder Plot
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Trace the story of Guy Fawkes from the Gunpowder Plot to his enduring role as a symbol of rebellion and resistance.
Boston in Revolution: Stamp Act Fights to Dorchester Heights
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Follow Boston’s transformation from loyal British colony to the birthplace of armed revolution, from the Stamp Act protests through the siege and evacuation of the city.
The Boston Public Garden: The Soul of the City
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Wander through the history, artistry, and hidden curiosities of the Boston Public Garden, from swan boats and bronze ducklings to the stories rooted among its flowers and statues.
Bravado, Brains & Boneheads
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Travel through history’s boldest heists, escapes, schemes, and spectacular blunders in a lively celebration of humanity’s urge to get away with something.
literature
Poetry of Henry David Thoreau
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Discover the humor, heartache, and humanity of Henry David Thoreau through the poetry of the complicated man behind Walden.
A Reading of A Christmas Carol
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Experience Dickens’s beloved holiday classic in a dramatic reading inspired by the script he used during its 1867 American debut in Boston.
Loneliness Unbroken: Edgar Allan Poe’s Dark Journey from
Boston to Baltimore
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Trace Edgar Allan Poe’s troubled life, literary legacy, and mysterious death through the relationships and hardships that shaped his haunting work.
Shakespeare’s Sonnets:
From the Page to the Stage
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Explore Shakespeare’s timeless sonnets and discover how imagery, meter, and an actor’s voice can transform poetry from page to performance.
seasonal
A Reading of A Christmas Carol
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Experience Dickens’s beloved holiday classic in a dramatic reading inspired by the script he used during its 1867 American debut in Boston.
Shakespeare’s Sonnets:
From the Page to the Stage
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Explore Shakespeare’s timeless sonnets and discover how imagery, meter, and an actor’s voice can transform poetry from page to performance.
How We Remember the Fifth of November: Beyond the
Gunpowder Plot
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Trace the story of Guy Fawkes from the Gunpowder Plot to his enduring role as a symbol of rebellion and resistance.
