Explore Boston: A Journey Through America's Revolutionary Past
Explore the historic city of Boston through a unique lens that integrates Christian principles with a rich cultural heritage. This tour is specially designed to provide your students with a more meaningful appreciation of Boston’s significance to our country’s stirring story.
Relive the Founding Fathers’ journey through interactive experiences that bring American history to life. Visit iconic sites like the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, the USS Constitution, Bunker Hill, the Old North Church, site of the Boston Massacre, Old South Meeting House, Old State House Museum, the Paul Revere House and Walk the Freedom Trail. Start now on your next adventure!
USS Constitution and Museum
The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, a testament to American naval heritage and resilience. Today, the USS Constitution is docked in Boston’s Charlestown Navy Yard, where it continues to serve as an active-duty ship and a living museum.
The Constitution Museum is located adjacent to the USS Constitution and provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the ship’s history, the era in which it sailed, and its significance to American identity. The museum features a range of interactive exhibits and artifacts that bring to life the experiences of the ship’s crew and the naval battles that defined its legacy.
The Freedom Trail
Step back in time with the Freedom Trail Tour, a captivating journey through Boston’s revolutionary past. This 2.5-mile walking tour takes you along a red-brick path connecting 16 significant sites that were pivotal in America’s fight for independence. Led by knowledgeable guides from the area, the tour provides fascinating insights into the events that shaped the nation. Hear about the Boston Massacre, Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, and the debates that fueled the quest for freedom.
Explore iconic locations like the Massachusetts State House, King’s Chapel, and the Old State House.
The tour brings history to life with engaging anecdotes and vivid depictions of 18th-century Boston.
The Boston Masacre
On March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre marked a dramatic turning point in the lead-up to the American Revolution. Tensions between British soldiers and colonial residents had been escalating due to heavy-handed enforcement of British laws and economic strife. On that fateful evening, a confrontation outside the Custom House on King Street resulted in British soldiers opening fire on a crowd, killing five colonists and wounding several others.
The Boston Massacre stands as a symbol of the growing unrest that would ultimately lead to the American Revolution and the quest for freedom.
The Old State House
The Old State House, completed in 1713, is Boston’s oldest surviving public building and a pivotal site in American history. Located at the heart of the city, it served as the seat of the colonial government and the scene of significant events, including the Boston Massacre in 1770. As a central venue for political discourse, it played a crucial role in the lead-up to the American Revolution. Today, the Old State House is a museum offering a glimpse into colonial life and the revolutionary era, preserving its legacy as a symbol of freedom and governance.
The Old North Church
The Old North Church was established in 1723 and is Boston’s oldest surviving church and a key site in American history. It is famously known for the lanterns displayed in its steeple on April 18, 1775, which signaled Paul Revere and other patriots about the British troop movements, sparking the midnight ride that would become a pivotal moment in the American Revolution.
Located near the famous Paul Revere Statue, this stop on the tour symbolizes the bravery and urgency of the American fight for independence.
Old South Meeting House
The Old South Meeting House, built in 1729, is a historic Boston. As a central gathering place, it was the site of pivotal meetings and debates, including the event leading up to the Boston Tea Party. Today, the Old South Meeting House serves as a museum, preserving its legacy as a center of revolutionary fervor and democratic discourse.
Breed's Hill
Breed’s Hill is famously known for the Battle of Bunker Hill fought on June 17, 1775. This early conflict in the American Revolutionary War showcased the determination of the colonial forces against the British army. Despite their eventual retreat, the colonists’ strong defense proved their resolve and marked a significant turning point in the struggle for independence.