Re-live some of the most important moments in Boston and American history in this guided historic walk through downtown Boston by the travel staff of The Boston Globe's Boston.com.
Boston Common is the oldest public park in America. Founded in 1634, the 44-acre common served as the home base for the British prior to the Revolution. (less) Boston Common is the oldest public park in America. Founded in 1634, the 44-acre comm...(more)
The State House
The Massachusetts State House was built in 1798. Designed by Charles Bullfinch, it was erected on 6.7 acres of land once owned by John Hancock. It is one of the oldest buildings on Beacon Hill. (less) The Massachusetts State House was built in 1798. Designed by Charles Bullfinch, it wa...(more)
Park Street Church
Built in 1809, the Park Street Church celebrated its bicentennial in 2009. Its steeple was once upon a time a towering landmark in Boston as travelers approached the city. (less) Built in 1809, the Park Street Church celebrated its bicentennial in 2009. Its steepl...(more)
Granary Burying Grounds
The Granary Burying Ground is Boston's oldest cemetery, dating back to 1660. It is the final resting spot for three pivotal names from the signing of the Declaration of Independence. (less) The Granary Burying Ground is Boston's oldest cemetery, dating back to 1660. It is th...(more)
King's Chapel and Burying Ground
King's Chapel was founded in 1689, when King James II ordered the building to create a Church of England in America for the Tories. (less) King's Chapel was founded in 1689, when King James II ordered the building to create ...(more)
Ben Franklin Statue/Boston Latin School
The Ben Franklin statue was the first statue to be erected in the United States. (less) The Ben Franklin statue was the first statue to be erected in the United States.
The Old Corner Book Store
A jeweler now occupies the building formerly known as the Old Corner Book Store, once a popular meeting place for authors Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. (less) A jeweler now occupies the building formerly known as the Old Corner Book Store, once...(more)
Old South Meeting House
It was here, at the Old South Meeting House, built in 1729 as a congregational church, where one of the most significant events leading to the American Revolution took place. (less) It was here, at the Old South Meeting House, built in 1729 as a congregational church...(more)
The Old State House
Built in 1712, the Old State House is the oldest public building in the city. It was originally built as a headquarters for the British government in Boston. (less) Built in 1712, the Old State House is the oldest public building in the city. It was ...(more)
Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall hosted America's first town meeting. Built by Peter Faneuil in 1741, the building became a landmark for patriots expressing discontent over Royal oppression. (less) Faneuil Hall hosted America's first town meeting. Built by Peter Faneuil in 1741, the...(more)
Paul Revere House
The home of Paul Revere is the oldest building in downtown Boston (built in 1680). It is located in the city's North End neighborhood. (less) The home of Paul Revere is the oldest building in downtown Boston (built in 1680). It...(more)
Old North Church
A statue commemorating Revere's ride was erected close to the Old North Church. (less) A statue commemorating Revere's ride was erected close to the Old North Church.
Copps Hill Burying Ground
Copp's Hill Burial Ground, is Boston's second-oldest burial ground. (less) Copp's Hill Burial Ground, is Boston's second-oldest burial ground.
U.S.S Constitution and Museum
First launched in 1797, the U.S.S. Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat. (less) First launched in 1797, the U.S.S. Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat.
Bunker Hill Monument
The final stop on the Freedom Trail is in Charlestown, where the 221-foot high Bunker Hill Monument built in 1843, towers above the neighborhood. (less) The final stop on the Freedom Trail is in Charlestown, where the 221-foot high Bunker...(more)
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