Old City Hall, BostonBoston is known as the “Cradle of Liberty” because of its major role in securing the freedoms of colonialists during the American Revolutionary War. Many historically significant events – such as the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s “Midnight Ride,” and underground abolitionist movements – all took place in Boston. Tour these Boston historical sites and enmesh yourself in American history!

      

  1. Commonwealth Museum

    2. Explore this state museum for artifacts and rare memorabilia documenting Massachusetts’s role in American history. Don’t miss the “Tracing our Roots” exhibit that follows four Massachusetts families through the generations from the colonial period to the nineteenth century. For more about this treasure trove go to: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mus/museum/index.htm.

     

  2. Gibson House Museum

    3. The Gibson House Museum is the place to go for an authentic look at 19th century Boston living. This historic row house was built in 1859 and displays period accurate furnishings, art pieces, knick-knacks, and mechanical systems – including a coal-fired furnace. For more about these Boston historical attractions go to: http://www.thegibsonhouse.org/index.asp.

     

  3. Old South Meeting House

    4. View the stomping grounds of some of America’s most notable revolutionaries. The Old South Meeting House was where the Boston Tea Party scheme was plotted! Through period reenactment and authentically restored furnishings, the Old South Meeting House will give you an insiders-look into Boston in 1773. For more about this most infamous of Boston historical sites please visit: http://www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org/default.aspx.


     

  4. JFK Presidential Library and Museum

    5. Explore the life of one of America’s most beloved presidents at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum. Featuring a White House diary, rare never-before-seen documents, and impressive gifts of state, this museum gives you insight into the mind of John F. Kennedy as well as his days in the oval office. For more about these Boston historical sites go to: http://www.jfklibrary.org/.

     

  5. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

    6. Tour this 15th century style Venetian palace and view over 2,500 art pieces. Featuring furniture, sculpture, tapestries, paintings, silverware, rare books, and ceramics – the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a blast from the past! Because Isabella Stewart Gardner was dedicated to housing beautiful art in an intimate setting, you are sure to feel at home among the museum’s treasures. For more about this most outstanding of Boston historical attractions go to: http://www.gardnermuseum.org/index.asp.

     

  6. U.S.S. Constitution Museum

    7. At Boston’s U.S.S. Constitution Museum you will see the famous “Old Ironsides” and learn about her role in defending our liberty. Take a tour of America’s oldest commissioned ship and interact with one of the most prized Boston historical attractions. For more information about this Boston treasure please visit: http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/.

     

  7. The Freedom Trail

    8. If you are looking for Boston historical sites, look no further! Join the hordes of American history buffs and follow the Freedom Trail – a tour of Massachusetts Revolutionary War history. Begin at the Boston Common and take a 2.5-mile walking tour of 16 official historic sites. For more about these Boston historical attractions go to: http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/index.html.

     

  8. Paul Revere House

    9. Paul Revere is most famous for his “midnight ride” from Boston to Lexington and Concord to warn the villagers that the British were coming. The Paul Revere House commemorates the role that Paul Revere played in giving colonialists an advantage in the Revolutionary War. Take a self-guided tour of this 17th century house and immerse yourself in American history! For more about one of the best Boston historical attractions go to: http://www.paulreverehouse.org/.

     

  9. Boston African American National Historic Site

    10. This Beacon Hill attraction includes dozens of buildings and storefronts owned by African Americans and abolitionists in the pre-Civil War era. This site represents a great abolitionist force that challenged the de-humanizing conditions of slavery. Here you will find antebellum structures where self-emancipated slaves were hidden as part of the Underground Railroad. Don’t miss a tour of this important site in the struggle for human rights. For more about this most important of Boston historical sites go to: http://www.nps.gov/boaf/index.htm.

     

  10. Sports Museum of New England

    11. The Sports Museum of New England takes an in-depth look at the contributions New England has made to American sports. Additionally, you can find a wealth of information and memorabilia about sports in Massachusetts – and Boston – including exhibits about the Boston Bruins, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and the Boston Red Sox. For more about this Boston heritage museum go to: http://www.tdbanknorthgarden.com/sportsmuseum/.