When it’s to United States History, few cities rank above the Capital of New England.. . Boston, MA. Having served as a spark for the American Revolution, Boston is pretty much LITTERED with Historical landmarks and icons.
With a length of about 2.5-mile, this red-lined route leads to 16 historically significant sites. You’ll explore museums and meetinghouses, churches, burying grounds and more. There you’ll learn about the brave people who shaped our nation. With over 250 years of history, you’ll discover the rich history of the American Revolution as it began in Boston. Every step tells a story, which every citizen of this great nation should go and visit.
Here are a few of the 16 historical sites you’ll stop at..
The Boston Common
Serving as the first stop on the Freedom Trail, and the Common was founded in 1634. Aside from being the country’s oldest park, the Common was also home to several important events during the Revolutionary era. Having also served as an encampment for the British forces who were en route to the Revolutionary War’s first battle at Lexington & Concord. The area has also been a common spot for speeches for nearly 400 years.
The Massachusetts State House
Built in 1798, the Massachusetts State House is where the Massachusetts State Legislature is and was built with the help of some famous American patriots. The exact location, for instance, sits on top of what was once John Hancock’s pasture. Once being copper, the dome is currently gold and that copper was laid by Paul Revere.
The Boston Latin School
It’s the country’s first public school, where a famous statue of Benjamin Franklin stands at the schoolhouse’s original location. Four signers of the Declaration of Independence also attended the school, and they were: Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Robert Treat Paine, and William Hooper.
Old South Meeting House
Once the largest building in colonial Boston, the Old South Meeting House was primarily an area for prayer and public meetings. As a result, many of the important events in colonial Boston occurred as a result of community meetings here including the Boston Tea Party. This is where Samuel Adams signaled secretly to the Sons of Liberty to dump the tea into Boston Harbor.
King’s Chapel Burying Ground
Precisely adjacent to King’s Chapel, this historic burial ground is one of the oldest in the city and is the final resting place of some of Boston’s first residents. In fact, the first governor of Massachusetts, John Winthrop, has been laid to rest here.
So, cheers to the American Patriots who have made the city of Boston an iconic and unique place in this great nation.
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