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On the night of March 5, 1770, a confrontation between colonists and British soldiers left five dead and a city forever...
Read MoreSixteen historic sites connected by a red line through downtown Boston — here's everything you need to know to walk...
Read MorePaul Revere was a silversmith, engraver, patriot spy, and industrialist. His famous ride is just one chapter in an...
Read MoreWith its gaslit streets, Federal-style rowhouses, and centuries of history, Beacon Hill is Boston's most iconic...
Read MoreLong before it became the "Cradle of Liberty," Boston was a bustling port town shaped by trade, Puritan values, social...
Read MoreFrom the Freedom Trail to Patriot's Day reenactments, Boston has developed a unique ecosystem of preservation,...
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Dive into the events, battles, and figures of the American Revolution that made Boston...
ExploreExplore Boston's most iconic historical landmarks and sites, including the Freedom Trail,...
ExploreLearn about the remarkable individuals who called Boston home — patriots, presidents,...
ExploreDiscover the history behind Boston's distinct neighborhoods — from Beacon Hill and the...
ExploreStep back in time to understand everyday life in colonial Boston — its economy,...
ExploreHow Boston's storied past continues to influence its present — from preservation...
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