Old State House - The Old State House, built in 1713, stands as Boston’s oldest public building. Dominating its surroundings, it was designed to impress. This site has been central to government activities since 1658, mirroring Boston’s political evolution. The same balcony where Royal Governors once announced the king’s decrees was used to read the Declaration of Independence on July 18, 1776. Here, the hopes and disappointments of liberty unfolded. The 18th-century struggle for independence excluded many, including African Americans and women. Some African Americans joined the militia, hoping for freedom, while women managed businesses and farms during the war but remained unrecognized. Abolitionists like Prince Hall and feminists like Abigail Adams began their fight here.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace - In 1742, Boston, a thriving town of about 14,000, boasted a safe harbor, busy docks, and a robust trade industry exporting goods to Europe and the West Indies. The merchant class had grown wealthy. That year, Peter Faneuil, a wealthy merchant whose fortune came from the transatlantic slave trade, offered Boston a central marketplace akin to those in Europe’s major cities. Initially, the town rejected his offer, wary of its impact on local businesses. Eventually, they accepted by a narrow margin, and Faneuil added a second floor for town meetings. Ironically, despite his ties to slavery and the Anglican church, Faneuil’s marketplace became a hub for radicalizing Boston and a symbol of freedom.

King’s Chapel - Established in 1686, King’s Chapel was the first Church of England congregation in Boston, created for the royal Governor’s worship. Its location next to the town’s oldest burying ground soon symbolized everything the colonists despised about England. By the revolution’s onset, it became the site where Boston’s charismatic patriot leader, Dr. Joseph Warren, was eulogized. By age 34, Warren was a distinguished physician treating both Patriots and Loyalists, an inspiring politician, influential organizer, military hero, and president of Boston’s provisional government in 1774-1775. In 1774, as Chairman of the Suffolk Convention addressing the Coercive Acts, he condemned Britain’s attempt “to enslave America.”

Old South Meeting House - Built in 1729, the Old South Meeting House was Boston’s largest meeting space, designed for Puritan worship and public gatherings. It hosted numerous protest meetings, including the famous one on December 16, 1773. The East India Company, a global giant, was failing due to Europe’s poor economy. To prevent further economic damage, Parliament bailed them out with the Tea Act of 1773, granting them exclusive rights to supply tea to the colonies without paying duties. However, colonists still had to pay the tax imposed by the Townshend Acts of 1767, exacerbating their frustration over taxation without representation.

• Walking tour led by passionate and engaging guides

• Private transportation

This tour offers an excellent introduction to Boston’s Revolutionary history! Explore significant landmarks along the renowned Freedom Trail during this captivating, one-hour guided walking tour.

Step back in time as you listen to tales about events that occurred at the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, King’s Chapel, and the Old South Meeting House. Discover the diverse individuals, locations, and incidents that ignited a revolution.

The residents of colonial Boston were everyday people. Influenced by the era they lived in, they rose to the occasion and accomplished remarkable feats!

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