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Paul Revere House. Built around 1680, the Paul Revere House, owned by the legendary patriot from 1770-1800, is the oldest remaining structure in downtown Boston and also the only official Freedom Trail historic site that is a home.
- Boston Common
Established in 1634, Boston Common is America’s oldest...
- Park Street Church
The church was founded in 1809, at the corner of Park and...
- Boston Common
Virtually: The Freedom Trail® and Black Heritage Trail® have rich opportunities for everyone to learn and experience Boston’s history remotely. Freedom Trail official historic sites, the Museum of African American History, and Freedom Trail Foundation provide existing and new online Distance Learning Resources to bring history into homes.
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Welcome to Boston's Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile, red-lined route that leads to 16 historically significant sites — each one an authentic treasure. Explore museums and meetinghouses, churches, burying grounds and more. Learn about the brave people who shaped our nation.
Sep 26, 2023 · In this post, we’ll outline a complete day on the Freedom Trail. We’ll start with an intro to the Freedom Trail, as well as some tips and a detailed map. Then we’ll explore each individual stop, including a touch of history and exactly what to expect from the experience.
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If you want to walk the Freedom Trail, but don’t necessarily want to enter every single site, which ones should you visit? Here are our favorites: 1. Granary Burying Ground,we loved the old headstones 2. Paul Revere House,for its historical importance 3. Old North Church,for its importance in American folklore
You can walk the Freedom Trail in either direction.If you start at Bunker Hill in the morning, you can climb the obelisk before the crowds arrive. Most sites are open from 9 to 5,but this can vary depending on the day of the week and the season. If you plan on entering these sites, make sure you check the operating hours before you go. Have a meal ...
Here are a few more tours that make nice additions to the Freedom Trail. These don’t take the place of walking the Freedom Trail, but they are interesting add-ons to the Freedom Trail experience:
The Freedom Trail ® is an iconic symbol of Boston. Its red brick line snakes through some of the oldest parts of the City. Use the map and the stop list below to explore and listen to stories about each site.
Our interactive map of the Freedom Trail includes all 16-historic stops along its 2.5-mile route through Boston. We’ll give you the tools and tips to take a free walking tour including all of the Freedom Trail stops in order with site descriptions.
