Boston National Historical Park
Boston National Historical 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 city's role in the nation's history. In downtown Boston, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, the Paul Revere House and Old North Church bring to life the American ideals of freedom of speech, religion, government, and self-determination. In Charlestown, visit the Bunker Hill Monument, the site of the first major battle of the American Revolution, the Charlestown Navy Yard, one of the nation's first naval shipyards and the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Seven of the eight privately, municipally and federally owned and managed historic sites that comprise Boston National Historical Park are connected by the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile (4km) walking tour of 16 sites and structures of historic importance in downtown Boston and Charlestown. Located in South Boston and separate from the Freedom Trail, Dorchester Heights is significant for its role in the evacuation of the British from Boston during the Revolutionary War.IN DEPTH
History Temples of DeCoster Ever wonder why native New Englanders call the island nation in the Caribbean, "Cuber"? Well, it may be for the same reason that in the 18th century...read more
Preservation Bookstore EASTERN NATIONAL provides quality educational products and services to the visitors to America's national parks and other public trusts. Eastern National currently operates educational retail outlets in 30 states, from...read more
Just For Kids Be A Junior Ranger Become a Junior Ranger! There are two ways to get a Junior Ranger handbook. When you come to the park, find a Boston National Historical Park...read more
In A Nutshell Visitor Centers Boston National Historical Park visitor centers can be found at two convenient location along the Freedom Trail. The downtown visitor center is located at 15 State Street, next...read more
Park Regulations & Safety Permits Special Events A special use permit is required for activities that provide a benefit to an individual, group, or organization rather than the public at large and that require some...read more
Walking & Hiking Getting Around Boston is a walking city and most historic sites are within a short walk to one another. The Freedom Trail, a red brick line along the sidewalk, connects...read more
Things To Do Ranger Guided Boston National Historical Park preserves and interprets Boston's involvement in the American Revolution and the establishment of one of the first United States navy yards. The human story...read more
Sights to See Guided Tours TOURS USS Cassin Young USS Cassin Young is open for main deck visits (weather permitting) from 10 am to 4 pm daily. Forty-five minute guided tours that bring visitors to...read more
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