• Boston Common Visitor Center - Begin an exciting journey into America’s Revolutionary history at the heart of old Boston: the Boston Common. This expansive green space has been part of the city since its early colonial days. The tour starts at the Visitor Center, where the red-brick path begins. As the path is followed, it transports visitors back to the 1700s, setting the historical scene.
• Massachusetts State House - The first stop on the red-bricked Freedom Trail tour is at the corner of Boston Common: the Massachusetts State House! This building is both historic and architecturally stunning, with its striking golden dome. A pause in front of the State House allows for a discussion of key Revolutionary War figures (soon-to-be American heroes) and some colonial history. The Robert G Shaw and 54th Memorial, located opposite the State House, is also explored. Who was Shaw, and why was the 54th Regiment significant? All these details are covered here.
• Park Street Church - From the State House and Shaw Memorial, the Freedom Trail is followed through Boston Common to the Park Street Church. As the walk continues, the most important question is addressed: what sparked the Revolutionary War? By peeling back the layers, it is discovered that the battle for American Independence was one domino in a long chain of events spanning multiple continents and older wars.
• Granary Burying Ground - This leads to the ancient Granary Burying Ground! Established in 1660, it is Boston’s third-oldest burying ground. Imagine the changes over the last 400 years! This ground is so old it holds the grave of Mother Goose, whose stories are still heard today. The graves of American legends like Paul Revere, Robert Paine, and James Otis are visited, along with those of John Hancock and Sam Adams. The graves of those killed in the Boston Massacre, a stepping stone to the revolution, are also visited. The site of this Massacre will be visited later.
• Boston Latin School Association - From the Granary, the Freedom Trail’s red bricks are followed to the King’s Chapel and the Latin School. This historic site features fun statues to pose with (including a donkey!) and a wealth of history to explore.
• Boston Irish Famine Memorial - A few steps from the Latin School is the Irish Famine Memorial. Here, a later period in Boston’s history is explored, focusing on the new wave of immigrants after the revolution. The hardships they faced and overcame, and where these communities are today, are discussed.
• Old South Meeting House - Across the street from the Irish Famine Memorial is the historic Old South Meeting House. This small, tucked-away building is easy to miss, but a pause in front of it transports visitors back to one of the most fateful events leading up to the Revolutionary War: the Boston Tea Party. The organizers, their motivations, and the consequences of their “tea party” are all explored.
• Old Corner Book Store - Continuing along the Freedom Trail, more is learned about the Tea Party and the Sons of Liberty behind it. The historic Old Corner Bookstore is passed, and its connection to colonial Bostonians is explored.
• Old State House - The red-brick road leads to one of the most popular stops along the Freedom Trail: the Old State House. A pause here allows for the identification of key architectural features and an understanding of its significance and long history. Then, a walk around to the other side is taken.
• Boston Massacre Site - The site of the infamous Boston Massacre is visited! Was it a massacre or just a rowdy riot, as the British claimed? The thrilling tale is explored while standing at the very spot where history unfolded. Crispus Attucks, an honored American hero, is also discussed.
• Faneuil Hall Marketplace - The Freedom Trail is followed to another popular resting spot: Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market! The site’s fascinating history is explored, along with its huge range of food options!
• Haymarket - The journey along the red-bricked path of the Freedom Trail continues, diving into the story of the historic Haymarket, the new and striking Holocaust Memorial out front, and the stunning view of the Custom House Tower beyond. Each of these sites is learned about as the way is made to another popular stop.
• The Paul Revere House - The path leads to another popular stop along the Freedom Trail: Paul Revere’s House! Here, Paul Revere’s famous “Midnight Ride” is learned about, its immortalization in a poem by Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow, and the truths and myths behind this historic moment.
• Old North Church & Historic Site - From Paul Revere’s House, the way is made to the Old North Church. This iconic site is where the “one if by land, two if by sea” lanterns were lit, silently signaling the British troops’ movements to colonial revolutionaries.
• Copp’s Hill Burying Ground - From the Old North Church, the Freedom Trail is followed farther up to the historic Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. This historic cemetery in Boston’s North End is older than the Granary, but only by a year!
• USS Constitution Museum - The last few stops are a little farther along, over the bridge and into the Charlestown Navy Yard. There, the historic and impressive USS Constitution is seen, and all about her epic battle against the Guerriere is learned. The naval battles of the War for Independence are explored in more detail at this historic site.
• Bunker Hill Monument - Finally, the Freedom Trail is followed up to the Bunker Hill Monument, built to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill. The hill is walked around, exploring the site of this epic battle and gaining an understanding of the brutality and intensity of the battle for freedom. This site is the last along the comprehensive tour of Boston’s historic Freedom Trail.
• South Station - The historic tour begins at one of Boston’s most underappreciated architectural marvels: South Station. A moment is taken to analyze the enormous eagle and clock dominating the facade.
• Federal Reserve Bank of Boston - Right across the street is a stunning example of modern architecture: the Federal Reserve. As it is walked past, the intriguing stories behind the bland name are learned.
• Atlantic Wharf - At Russia Wharf, the official start of the Harborwalk journey and the trip into the past is reached. The booming international trade during the colonial era is learned about, the foundation which would later lead to the epic Boston Tea Party.
• Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum - As Boston’s Harborwalk is walked along, a glimpse of an actual blast from the past is looked out for: a colonial ship packed with tea crates! The events of Boston’s Tea Party are learned about, but a deeper dive is also taken: what really caused this riot? Why were taxes so high? What did a far-away international war have to do with the price of tea in Boston?
• Rowes Wharf - The journey brings us to Rowe’s Wharf, named for one of the tea smugglers who encouraged the “Tea Party”! John Rowe and his adventures with the law are learned about as the walk continues.
• The Marina at Rowes Wharf - The Harbor Hotel is a stunning piece of architecture, blending modern and colonial styles seamlessly. Its 80-foot copper dome contains a glass cupola. Walking to the center of the archway and looking straight up reveals a view through the top of the dome to the glass cupola above.
• John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse - As the walk along Boston’s Harborwalk continues, the journey back in time takes us from the Boston Tea Party into a more recent era. The beautiful Moakley Courthouse across the water is admired, and its significance to the city and its people is learned about.
• Harbor Towers - The Brutalist-style Harbor Towers are unmissable. Brutalism was all the rage in the 1970s. Today, the style polarizes observers. Some see a kind of strange beauty in the sparse, overbearing structures, while others see just plain ugly buildings! The style is easily identifiable by its grim, fortress-like appearance. The towers, Boston’s struggle between affordable and luxury living, and one of the city’s most ambitious projects: cleaning up this very harbor, are learned about.
• New England Aquarium - A popular stop in Boston and along the Harborwalk is now approached: the Aquarium! This huge attraction is partially built over the Harbor, allowing the aquarium access to the natural environment of Boston’s Harbor.
• Long Wharf - The tour along the scenic Harborwalk ends at one of Boston’s most historic spots: Long Wharf. From colonial battles against the British to modern crowds of tourists, this Wharf remains a Boston hotspot. The views and history are enjoyed as the story concludes at this scenic stop.
• North Bridge Visitor Center - North Bridge Visitor Center (174 Liberty St. Concord MA.) is located in a brick mansion built in 1911 by descendants of the Buttrick family (Major John Buttrick was the colonial officer who first ordered his militia to fire upon British soldiers). The North Bridge Visitor Center features a short video about the North Bridge fight, a bookstore, and exhibits.
• Meriam’s Corner - After parking, the Battle Road Trail is picked up at the end of the lot farthest from the entrance. A few hundred feet in, Meriam’s Corner is reached. It might not look like much, but this was the site of a disaster for the British.
• Paul Revere Capture Site - This is the site where Paul Revere was captured, offering a great opportunity to reflect on how the British ended up in such a predicament. Remember, their mission to confiscate weapons was supposed to be secret.
• Lexington Battle Green - The Battles of Lexington and Concord left 73 British dead and 174 wounded. 49 Americans died and 39 were wounded. But the aftershocks of the battle went far deeper than that. The American victory was all the proof the colonists needed that they could win a war against Britain.
• Ralph Waldo Emerson House - Almost in the Concord Museum’s backyard, the former home of Ralph Waldo Emerson can be found.
• Concord Museum - This museum’s collection explores the area’s revolutionary and literary history. If more about the town and unique artifacts are desired, a stop here is a must!
• Authors Ridge - Many famous authors lived in Concord, and several found their final resting place here in Authors Ridge. Thoreau, Alcott family members, Emerson, Nathaniel, and Sophie Hawthorne, and others are buried there.
• Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House - This 1650 house is where Alcott wrote Little Women in 1868. At Orchard House, Louisa May and the rest of her family, known for their commitments to abolition, women’s suffrage, and social reform, can be learned about.
• The Wayside Home of Authors - The Wayside, built in 1700, became home to several famous figures. The Alcotts bought the house in 1845, naming it Hillside. The experiences of the Alcott sisters in the home were later written into her classic Little Women.
• Thoreau Cabin Site - Just a mile outside of town, off Walden Street, is another site of literary history: Walden Pond. This is where Thoreau lived for two years beginning in 1845, in a cabin he built, collecting his thoughts for his 1854 classic on self-reliance, Walden, or Life in the Woods.
• Samuel Hartwell House - Just ahead on the left is what remains of the home of Ephriam and Elizabeth’s son Samuel. Samuel was a sergeant in the Lincoln Minute Men on April 19 and saw action up and down the road. His wife Mary is said to have helped bury dead British soldiers.
• Josiah Nelson House Site - At the far end of the visitor’s center parking lot is a path leading to Battle Road Trail, which runs the length of Minute Man park. It follows what remains of the original Bay Road, the route the British took to Concord and back, passing many historic sites.
• City Hall - Embark on a journey into America’s past at Philadelphia’s City Hall! As the heart of Historic Philly is entered, the 1700s are explored to uncover the foundations of the Revolutionary War. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and other Founding Fathers had deep roots in Philadelphia, as quickly discovered. The events leading up to the revolt, including the catalyst: the Tea Tax, are explored.
• Washington Square - At the corner of historic Washington Square, a glimpse is caught of where it all began: the site of the First Continental Congress. The consequences of this historic conference are explored before approaching the iconic Independence Hall.
• Independence Hall - Independence Hall, the birthplace of America, is finally reached. This is where the First Continental Congress unified the colonial states into one entity, working together. This is where military revolts and battles against the British were planned. This is also where the Second Continental Congress took place, when votes were gathered from across all the colonies. Ultimately, this is where the Declaration of Independence, and America, was brought to life. As this historic hall is walked around, additional American figures like John Hancock, Patrick Henry, and John Adams, and their contributions to the new nation, are learned about. The representation of Independence Hall to colonial Americans and to modern Americans today is understood. George Washington’s statue out front is also checked out, and his backstory is explored.
• Liberty Bell - Next up: the Liberty Bell! What makes this bell iconic, and what makes it so susceptible to cracks, is learned about. As its history and majesty are explored, its significance in later years as Americans fought for their freedom from slavery, for equal voting rights, and for true liberty is also explored.
• Benjamin Franklin Museum - Then, Ben Franklin’s museum is visited. This historic statesman figures heavily in America’s past, and the reasons why are learned. As the museum is walked through, the layers of his personality are peeled back, learning about his vast store of knowledge and huge diversity of interests. Then, the anti-hero to Franklin’s hero: the traitor Benedict Arnold, is jumped to. As the walk continues, all about what Arnold planned to do, and how, is learned.
• The President’s House - Next up, the very first White House! The original presidential home of George Washington and then of John Adams is explored. Here, the history of the presidents’ lives is dived into, and life during the colonial era is better understood.
• 700 Market St - Then, another unique historic home is visited: the Graff House. This is where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, and where Ben Franklin helped him edit it. The footsteps of these earliest inklings of American freedom are walked in as this site is passed by! Plus, Thomas Jefferson is learned about, and his life and contributions towards American independence are understood.
• The African American Museum in Philadelphia - Philadelphia’s history may be all about independence and freedom, but that didn’t apply to African-Americans! As this wonderful museum is passed, slavery and its impact on early America are continued to be explored. The historic contributions of African-Americans like Crispus Attucks and others are also learned about.
• Franklin Square - The journey into America’s past then brings us to Franklin Square, where a rest is taken and everything else that Ben Franklin did is caught up on, other than driving independence of course! His many books, ideas, and of course, experiments, are learned about.
• Bolt of Lightning. . . A Memorial to Benjamin Franklin - That brings us to this gigantic memorial to Franklin’s most beloved discovery: electricity! What exactly Ben Franklin was discovering, why he wanted to try, and how exactly he planned to do it, is explored here!
• National Constitution Center - Next up, the National Constitution Center is passed by. Just like with the Declaration of Independence, how the colonists gathered here in Philadelphia to formalize their union into a concrete nation: the United States of America, is learned about. How American citizens’ most fundamental rights were guaranteed, laying the basis for American society today, is explored.
• United States Mint - The walk then brings us to the Mint! The gold and silver coins that formed the basis of the early American economy are learned about, along with the copper, nickel, and paper that makes our money today!
• 50 N Independence Mall E - Benjamin Franklin’s grave is walked by, and an important part of his legacy is learned about: the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania. How UPenn represented Franklin’s ideals for the young nation’s next generation and how his legacy continues to shine through Philadelphia today is discovered.
• Betsy Ross House - The trip jumps back in time a bit, to the birth of the American flag! The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution often overshadow this historic home, but its legacy is far more visible today! All about Betsy Ross and her fateful meeting with George Washington one morning during Sunday service at Christ Church is learned.
• Elfreth’s Alley - This brings us to Elfreth’s Alley, the modern Instagram hot-spot of Philly and the historic origins of this great city. As the very first downtown, Elfreth’s has seen generations of changes, but has remained as quaint and colonial as ever!
• Christ Church - The walk then continues to historic Christ Church, where George Washington, Betsy Ross, and plenty of other American revolutionaries worshipped. The Church is passed by, diving into its historical significance and admiring its soaring architecture.
• Museum of the American Revolution - That brings us to the Museum of the American Revolution! The journey ends near here, allowing the opportunity to step inside if not quite enough revolutionary history has been experienced already!
• Visitor Center At Valley Forge - Welcome to Valley Forge, where George Washington and his Continental Army faced one of their greatest challenges. When he arrived here in December of 1777 and hunkered down for a long, cold winter, Washington knew his army might not survive to see the spring. It stands today as a testament to the strength and resilience of the rebel forces.
• Muhlenberg Brigade - Next, the site of the Muhlenberg Brigade is arrived at, where “Devil Pete” Muhlenberg, a former reverend who set aside the good book to pick up a rifle during the revolution, is heard about.
• Memorial Park Lane - After that is the Maine Memorial, honoring the soldiers from Maine and emphasizing how tenuous the connections were between men from the different colonies during this time.
• National Memorial Arch - Then, the National Memorial Arch, perhaps Valley Forge’s most notable monument, is arrived at. This impressive arch honors the entire continental army who wintered here, both those who survived and those who didn’t.
• General Wayne Statue - The next monument, a statue of General Wayne, is dedicated to another of Washington’s fiercest fighters. Wayne didn’t earn the nickname “Mad Anthony” for nothing!
• Knox’s Quarters, Valley Forge National Historical Park - Next, Henry Knox’s quarters are visited, where the self-taught artilleryman turned general served as an important voice of reason during the long winter months.
• Delaware Memorial - Continuing on, the Delaware Memorial is reached, and how the situation at Valley Forge began to unravel is learned about.
• Washington’s Headquarters - Next up, at the huts of George Washington’s personal guards, a glimpse into a secret plot to take down the Commander in Chief is gained.
• Washington’s Headquarters - Then, Washington’s Headquarters is visited, the unassuming stone house from which the general led his army through their difficult days at Valley Forge.
• New Jersey Brigade Memorial - The route takes us next to the New Jersey Brigade Memorial, which honors some of the most well-trained, dependable troops in the entire ragtag army.
• Artillery Park - Then, Artillery Park is arrived at, where Henry Knox strategically stationed his cannons during the winter.
• Varnum’s Quarters - Next, the stone house used during that fateful winter by General James Mitchell Varnum, one of Washington’s closest advisors, is seen. Varnum is best known for bringing the first Black soldiers into the Continental Army.
• Patriots of African Descent Monument - After that is a monument which honors those very soldiers: the Patriots of African Descent Monument. This memorial provides a fascinating window into an often overlooked slice of history.
• Philander Chase Knox Estate - An optional stop takes us to the Philander Chase Knox Estate, where the Attorney General who served under Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt once lived.
• Valley Forge Train Station - Another detour takes us to the Valley Forge Train Station, which has all sorts of info not only on old-timey trains, but also on General Washington.
• Washington Memorial Chapel - Fans of revolutionary history will want to detour to the Washington Memorial Chapel, which boasts a replica of Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell!
• Washington Memorial Cemetery - Behind the Memorial Chapel is the Washington Memorial Cemetery, where several important figures like Philander Knox have been laid to rest.
• Maurice Stephens House - The Maurice Stevens House can also be visited, built atop the site of another general’s quarters used during the winter of 1777.
• Port Kennedy Railroad Station - Those intrigued by abandoned places will find lots to like at the Port Kennedy Railroad Station, a defunct station that’s been shuttered since the 1980s.

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Return to the American Revolution with this essential bundle of driving and walking tours! Walk in the footsteps of the founding fathers along Boston’s Freedom Trail and in Philadelphia’s historic Old City. Visit the spot where the Boston Tea Party began. Follow the famous battle of Lexington & Concord, where the “shot heard ‘round the world” was fired! Plus, take a trip through Valley Forge, the site where General George Washington’s army faced impossible odds early in the revolution.

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