Cooper-frost-austin House
The Cooper-Frost-Austin House is clearly documented as the oldest dwelling still standing in the city of Cambridge. The house was owned by one family for more than 250 years. Built by Samuel Cooper in 1681, the ho... historicnewengland.org
Fort Warren
This massive pentagonal fortification--its outer walls of Quincy granite are eight feet thick--was begun in 1834 to protect Boston Harbor. One of the nation's finest 19th century coastal fortifications and the chief work of milit... cr.nps
Trinity Church
Built in 1877 by Henry Hobson Richardson, Trinity Church features beautiful architecture, stained glass windows, and statues. Located in Copley Square, visitors can attend a service which are offered four times on Sunday... ettractions.com
Adams Academy/quincy Historical Society
Built on the site of the birthplace of legendary patriot John Hancock - and funded by an endowment left by John Adams - Adams Academy began its life in 1872 as a boys' preparatory school, which operated until 1908. In ... bostoncentral.com
Old North Church
The Chapel of St. Francis was built to meet the needs of Italian immigrants who belonged to the Waldensian Reform movement. Following the dispersal of this small community this building found new use as the Old North Chur... museumland.net
Commodore John Barry - Boston, Ma
"FATHER OF THE AMERICAN NAVY" COMMODORE JOHN BARRY Born in Wexford Ireland 1745 died in Philadelphia 1803 Received first commission from the continental congress to command the Lexington 1775 Sailed from Boston on the Ral... waymarking.com
Gibson House Museum
Designed by Boston architect Edward Clarke Cabot, the Gibson House was built at the same time as its sister at 135 Beacon Street in 1859-60. The houses were among the first on the south side of Beacon Street west of Arlin... famplosion.com
Massachusetts Gate
Colonel William Prescott of Massachusetts led the colonial forces on Breed?s Hill. His commanding figure and strong will inspired the farmer soldiers to the greatness of the day. Dr. Joseph Warren, commissioned a Major General,... hmdb.org
Arlington Reservoir
On this site Arlington erected a standpipe 1894 The Metropolitan Water Works acquired the standpipe and began to supply water to Arlington 1899 From the standpipe were also supplied Lexington 1903 Belmont 1909 The first standpi... hmdb.org
Kings Chapel
Founded 1686 its first building was the first Church of England in Boston The corner stone of the present building was laid August 11, 1749 After the Revolution it became the first Unitarian Church in the United States hmdb.org
Christ Church (Cambridge)
This church is one of the finest surviving 18th century religious buildings in the New England colonies. It was designed as a typical Anglican church, with focus on the altar. cr.nps
Boston African-american National Historic Site
Located in the heart of Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, the site includes 15 pre-Civil War structures relating to the history of Boston's 19th century African-American community, including: the African Meeting House, t... museumland.net
Brattle Theater
The family friendly Brattle Theatre screens independent, classic, and cutting-edge films. They also feature fun festivals during school vacation weeks. bostoncentral.com
Beacon Hill
Steeped in history, this is one of Boston's most beautiful neighborhoods. Always the home of statesmen, artists and mytravelguide.com
Lightship Nantucket Lv 112/wal 534
Established in 1854, the Nantucket Shoals lightship station was originally known as the Nantucket New South Shoal Station, before the name was changed in 1896. The exact position of the lightship, whose purpose was... lighthousefriends.com
Deer Island
Much of the early history of Deer Island, named for the deer that swam there to escape wolves on the mainland, is a bit grim. Native American Indians, including many Praying Indians who had converted to Christianit... lighthousefriends.com
Long Island Head
Chris DeBurgh may sing about his sexy Lady in Red, but Long Island in Bostons inner harbor is home to the far scarier Lady in Scarlet. As the American Revolution was drawing to an end, the American fleet blockaded ... lighthousefriends.com
Fenway Park Tours
Tour the home of the Boston Red Sox, including the press box, dugout, field, and more. Best for ages 4 and up. Tours leave from the Souvenir Store across Yawkey Way hourly seven days a week. Visit the park where the Ba... bostoncentral.com