The tour will be led by historic preservationist Thomas Plant, and includes the photography exhibit entitled “Celebrating Roxbury: Today and In Historical Memory” by Anthony Lanier.

The tour begins at 5p.m.  and is followed by dinner at 6 p.m., with words from the photographer to follow. All events are free, and all are welcome. Please RSVP to Marvin Venay at mvenay@uuum.org or call 617-318-6010, ext. 214. The Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry website has more information.

The tour will be a compilation of the history of Boston, focused on the neighborhoods of South Boston, Roxbury, and Dorchester. The tour is on the grounds of the monument. The grounds of Dorchester Heights are accessible, however the hill is very steep.

Learn about the building of the dry dock, its importance to the 19th and 20th century U.S. Navy, and the dock’s history with “Old Ironsides”, the first warship to enter the dock on June 23, 1833. This tour has steep and long flights of stairs in and out of the dry dock. It's not recommended for children younger than age 10; close-toe shoes are a must. The tour is limited to 25 people.

Meet at Hood Milk Bottle Park, 308 Congress Street, in Boston 12 p.m. UPDATE: This event will happen rain or shine, so come prepared.

The Fort Point Channel is a remarkably intact example of Boston's prosperous industrial past. Join the Boston Landmarks Commission for an architecture and history tour of the district. You'll discover the fascinating history and architecture that made this district the center for production and distribution of various goods. 

Learn about the history of this Boston Landmark, and the new uses planned for the farm. Historic Boston Incorporated, the Urban Farming Institute of Boston, the Trust for Public Land, and the North Bennet Street School have been working collaboratively to rehabilitate the circa 1786 Fowler Clark Farm.

The Vicar of the Old North Church has two occupations, as spiritual leader of a North End congregation and as director of one of the most famous historical sites in the nation.  Have you ever thought about the occupational hazards involved in leading two distinct, but intertwined institutions? The Rev. Stephen Ayres is both the vicar of the Old North Church and the Executive Director of the Old North Foundation. Vicar Ayres has led thousands of worship services, preached over one thousand sermons, married nearly a hundred couples, baptized over a hundred babies, and presided over dozens of funerals.  At the same time, Vicar Ayres has helped transform the Old North Church from a brief stop on the Freedom Trail into a respected and professional historic site that teaches history and civic values to hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

Questions to be addressed in the lecture include:  What is a vicar and what does that occupation entail?  How do the values inherent in a spiritual calling impact the practice of managing a historic site?  And, given the American tradition of separation of church and state, how can one person occupy a sacred and secular calling at the same time without going crazy or at least driving his spouse crazy?

Afterwards, please join us for an outdoor reception in the Washington Courtyard while hearing about Old North’s upcoming projects.

Meet at the Government Center MBTA stop at 11 a.m.

Boston's Financial District has been a powerhouse of industry for centuries. While the only thing that's constant in this district is change, clues to the district's past are all around us. Join the Boston Landmark Commission for a walking tour filled with facts about the neighborhood's architecture and history spanning colonial days to modern times.

Tour the annotated display of photographs and other images highlighting the group's achievements. May is Preservation month, a great time to learn about the organization's efforts and accomplishments in preserving what we love about Brighton and Allston.

Food and drink will be provided.