Paul Revere
Paul Revere (January 1, 1734 – May 10, 1818) was a silversmith and a patriot in the American Revolution. His name was immortalized by the 1863 Longfellow poem "The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere". Revere's greatest c... waymarking.com
Fairbanks House - Dedham, Ma, Usa
Dedham, Massachusetts, one of the oldest towns in the commonwealth, is the location of the Fairbanks House, the oldest timber framed house yet known to exist in America. And, what is even more surprising is that it is in ... waymarking.com
Boston National Historical Park
Discover the revolutionary generation of Bostonians who blazed a trail from colonialism to independence. Boston National Historical Park is an association of sites that together give the visitor a coherent view of the cit... museumland.net
Old South Meeting House
When you follow the Freedom Trail's red line you'll eventually arrive at the Old South Meeting House. It was built in 1729 as a Puritan Church but has become better known as the site from which the 'Mohawk Indians' set... bostoncentral.com
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Faneuil Hall Marketplace encompasses four historic places in one location Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, North Market and South Market, all set around a quaint cobblestone promenade where jugglers, magicians and musician... bostoncentral.com
Dorchester Historical Society
We work to preserve the cultural artifacts of Dorchesters past to inspire the imaginations of future generations.The purpose of the Dorchester Historical Society, founded in 1843 and incorporated in 1891, is to collect, p... museumsusa.org
Charlestown Naval Shipyard - Boston, Ma
In the Boston neighborhood of Charlestown is the Charlestown (Boston) Naval Yard (CNY), a major naval base for the U.S. and both a supplier to existing ships and builder of new ships that would be used in the Civil War.Th... waymarking.com
Boston Common
The Common an Historic Overview In 1634, only four years after John Winthrop and the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony settled the Shawmut Peninsula and created the town of Boston, these colonists bought a 48-acre tract ... hmdb.org
African Meeting House And Abiel Smith School
African Meeting House and Abiel Smith School African Meeting House and Abiel Smith School, a National Trust Historic Site The African Meeting House and Abiel Smith School is located in what was once the heart of B... preservationnation.org
Hancock-clarke House
The Hancock-Clarke House is 1/4 mile from Buckman Tavern, on Hancock Street. On the evening of April 18, 1775, John Hancock and Samuel Adams, prominent leaders in the colonial cause, were guests of the Reverend Jonas C... bostoncentral.com
Forbes House Museum
The Forbes House Charitable Trust was established in 1984 to ensure the preservation of the house, collections, and grounds at 215 Adams Street. These treasures are interpreted through tours, lectures, programs, and sp... bostoncentral.com
Bunker Hill Monument
The Bunker Hill Monument commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill. It's been open to the public since 1842. Climb the 294 steps to the top of the granite obelisk. Battle History: 'Don't fire until you see the whites of t... bostoncentral.com
Lexington Battle Green - Lexington, Ma
Now preserved as a City park, Lexington Battle Green was where the first shots were fired in the US Revolution. It is where Capt. Parker said the famous lines: "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon. But, if the... waymarking.com
Boston Public Library
The Boston Public Library, established in 1848, was the first publicly supported municipal library in America, and the first public library to allow people to borrow books and materials, a truly revolutionary concept at t... museumland.net
Old South Church In Boston
Designed by the Boston architectural firm of Cummings and Sears and constructed from 1874-1875, Old South Church is modeled after the style of a north Italian Gothic church. It is one of the finest examples of High Victorian Goth... cr.nps
The Shirley-eustis House
Royal Governor William Shirley's Georgian mansion is the only remaining country house in America built by a British Royal Colonial Governor. This imposing design is attributed to Peter Harrison, America's first architec... massvacation.com