Orchard House
Orchard House is the former home of author Louisa May Alcott and her family. Today, an amazing 75 percent of the furnishings in Orchard House are the Alcotts', so it remains almost exactly like it was when they lived t... bostoncentral.com
Old South Meeting House
One of America's most important colonial landmarks is the Old South Meeting House. Here, you'll experience the dramatic beginning of the Boston Tea Party and explore the building's rich history through rare artifac... smartdestinations.com
Boston National Historic 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
Bunker Hill Monument
This 221-foot granite obelisk remembers the Battle of Bunker Hill. Rangers provide details about the history of the crucial battle, and seasonal musket-firings add a note of authenticity. Make the 294-step climb to the top of... 10best.com
Boston Common
Boston Common is Boston, Massachusetts' most famous public park and the oldest city park in the United States, dating as far back as 1634. It is 50 acres in size. The Common is bounded by Tremont Street, Park Street, B... bostoncentral.com
Medford Historical Society
This local historical society was organized in 1896 by concerned citizens from the city of Medford, Massachusetts. Their purpose was to collect and preserve the history of this historic city, to correct the myths that had... citysearch.com
Cambridge Historical Society
We are Cambridge history. We inspire interest in and enthusiasm for the Cambridge experience; its changing landscapes and neighborhoods; its workers and thinkers; its daily life and innovative contributions to the nation.... museumsusa.org
Nathaniel Hawthorne
This tablet placed at the Centennial Exercises July 4, 1904 commemorates Nathaniel Hawthorne. He trod daily this path to the hill to formulate, as he paced to and fro upon its summit, his marvelous romances. hmdb.org
Henry David Thoreau
Author. A transcendental believer, David Thoreau lived his theory of civil disobedience. He was born in the city of Concord, Massachusetts. His brother, an ornithologist, had a great influence on his life. Thoreau develop... findagrave.com
Codman House
Overlooking a prospect of farm and pleasure grounds, this country seat, also known as The Grange, was a powerful force in the lives of five generations of the Codman family. Each generation that lived here left it... historicnewengland.org
Ralph Waldo Emerson House
Author, Poet. His family was a repository where the Unitarians obtained their ministers. Most of his forefathers and even his own father and finally he became a Clergyman. However, the death of his first wife soon after t... findagrave.com
Copp's Hill Burial Ground
In the 1630s, the northern-most slope of the Shawmut Peninsula (or Boston) was a prominent landmark. Settlers soon discovered its strategic overlook of the Harbor and of the Charles River to the west and found the steep hillock... hmdb.org
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Relive the Boston Tea Party from fiery debate to salt water tea with this combo ticket package for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and Old South Meeting House, two remarkable sites dedicated to telling the story of ... trustedtours.com
Golden Ball Tavern Prsrvtn Msm
Built in 1768, the Golden Ball Tavern was the home of prominent 18th century Westonian Isaac Jones. The tavern 'at the sign of the golden ball' operated as an inn from 1770 to 1793 for travellers on the Boston Post Road. ... citysearch.com
Boston African American National Historic Site
It has roughly two dozen sites on the north face of Beacon Hill. These historic buildings were homes, businesses, schools, and churches of a thriving black community that, in the face of great opposition, fought the... americanheritage.com
Uss Constitution
Launched in 1797, USS Constitution set sail the next year on the world?s oceans to protect American commerce. Her victories soon earned her a permanent place in United States naval history. On August 19, 1812, USS Constitution ... hmdb.org
Hancock-clarke Parsonage
Built in 1737, the Hancock-Clarke Parsonage is a historic landmark operated by the Lexington Historical Society. It is one of the several sites the society is responsible for. The Hancock-Clarke House is famously the location ... patch.com
Charlestown Navy Yard
The Charleston Navy Yard was established in 1800 to build, repair, and supply the nation's warships. For 174 years the yard expanded and adapted to serve a growing, changing navy. In early years, skilled workers build and repai... hmdb.org