![]() We'll also learn about Crispus Attacuks, an honored American hero. to see the site of the infamous Boston Massacre! But was it a massacre? Or just a rowdy riot, as the British said? We'll dive into the thrilling tale while standing at the very spot where history unfolded. Then, we'll walk around to the other side. We'll pause here to identify key architectural features and learn about it's significance (and long history!). Stop At: Old State House Our red-brick road finally brings us to the one of the most popular stops along the Freedom Trail: the Old State House. We'll learn all about the organizers, their motivations, and of course the consequences of their "tea party". Here, we'll be transported back in time to one of the most fateful events leading up the Revolutionary War. This small, tucked-away building is easy to miss but we'll pause in front of it. Stop At: Old South Meeting House Just across the street from the Irish Famine Memorial, we'll find the historic Old South Meeting House. We'll learn about the hardships they faced and overcame. Here we'll jump a bit later into Boston history and talk about the new wave of immigrants after the revolution. Stop At: Boston Irish Famine Memorial A few steps down from the Latin School, we'll find the Irish Famine Memorial. This historic site contains a number of fun statues to pose with (including a donkey!) and quite a lot of rich history to dive into. We'll check out the King's Chapel along the way and pause in front of the Latin School. Stop At: Boston Latin School From the Granary, we'll continue following the Freedom Trail's red bricks. We'll be heading to the site of this Massacre later. And we can't miss John Hancock and Sam Adams' graves either! Lastly, we'll visit the graves of those killed in the Boston Massacre, one of the stepping stones to the full-blown revolution. We still hear her stories today! We'll also visit the graves of American legends like Paul Revere, Robert Paine, and James Otis. Can you imagine what's changed in the last 400 years? Well for one thing, this ground is so old it actually holds the grave of Mother Goose. ![]() Stop At: Granary Burying Ground This brings us to the truly ancient Granary Burying Ground! Established in 1660, this is only Boston's third-oldest burying ground. As we walk, we'll dive into the most important question of all: what prompted the Revolutionary War? As we peel back the layers, we discover that the battle for American Independence was one falling domino in a long chain of dominos stretching across multiple continents and older wars. That brings us through Boston Common and out to the Park Street Church. Stop At: Park Street Church From the State House and Shaw Memorial, we'll continue following the Freedom Trail. Who was Shaw and what made the 54th Regiment so significant? We'll get into all of those details right here. We'll also take a look at the Robert G Shaw and 54th Memorial, which stands opposite the State House. and of course, we can't forget about it's eye-catching golden dome! We'll pause in front of the State House to catch up on a couple of key Revolutionary War characters (and soon-to-be American heroes) and a little colonial history. ![]() Stop At: Massachusetts State House The first stop along our red-bricked Freedom Trail tour is right at the corner of Boston Common: the Massachusetts State House! This building is both historic and architecturally beautiful. As we follow the path, we'll dive back in time to the 1700s and set the scene. ![]() We'll begin the tour by the Visitor Center and find the red-brick path. This spacious green has been a part of the city since it's early colonial beginnings. This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Boston Common Embark on this adventure into America's Revolutionary past at the heart of old Boston: the Boston Common.
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