Boston for History Buffs
If you love history, you’ll love Boston. What other city was home to the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill, 以及内战中第一个非裔美国人团的成立?
Boston regularly welcomes students, tour groups, 还有想要更多了解这座城市历史建筑的历史爱好者, 买球推荐软件app排名为您提供到达所有目的地的便捷方式. 查看我们的城市最佳历史站点列表,并致电我们 617-314-7577 当你准备好预订去波士顿的包车时.
Destinations Along the Freedom Trail
Boston’s 2.5英里长的自由之路将带你经过波士顿16个历史景点. Guided group tours, including tours with costumed historical interpreters, 通常是可用的(尽管由于COVID-19大流行,它们在撰写本文时被暂停).
如果您需要一名美国手语翻译,请告知自由之路导游 your booking online. The Trail is accessible, but since it requires a lot of walking, guests with mobility issues may want to use a wheelchair. You can request an ADA-accessible bus if you need one, and your charter bus driver 我能把你送到游览开始的买篮球的app推荐吗.
自由之路附近有三个超大停车场,你的司机可以在你下车后把车停在那里:
- 波士顿会议展览中心(415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210)
- 宪法码头(马萨诸塞州查尔斯敦宪法路1号,02129)
- Sargent’s Wharf (269 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109)
If you only want to travel part of the trail, 我们在下面列出了一些我们最喜欢的景点,但如果你有机会的话,每一个地方都值得一看.
Boston Common
买篮球的app推荐成立于1634年,是美国最古老的公园. It’s filled with beautiful trees, fountains, flowers, and statues, and in winter Bostonians go skating on the Frog Pond.
Address: 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
Granary Burying Ground
这座公墓于1660年落成,为许多波士顿最重要的公民提供了最后的安息之地. Your group can visit the graves of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock, 谁是《买球推荐软件app排名》的第一个签署人.
Address: Granary Burying Ground, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108
Old South Meeting House
Built in 1729, 这座清教徒聚会所就是殖民者决定发动波士顿倾茶事件的地方. If you’re lucky enough to visit on December 16, 你可以看到波士顿人正在重演那次历史性的抗议活动.
Address: 310 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108
Site of the Boston Massacre
站在1770年波士顿大屠杀中被英国士兵杀害的5名波士顿市民的鹅卵石上, an event that motivated the Revolutionary War.
Address: Corner of State and Congress streets, Boston, MA 02109
Paul Revere House
Built in 1680 and owned by Paul Revere from 1770-1800, 这所房子已被改造成一个博物馆,里面有古装家具. Your group can stop here to learn about Revere’s life, his role in the Revolutionary War, and his famous ride through Boston.
Address: 19 N Square, Boston, MA 02113
Old North Church
Old North, officially called Christ Church in the City of Boston, is the city’s oldest surviving church. Established in 1723, it later became famous for putting up the “one if by land, 两个“海上”灯笼,保罗·里维尔在出发前看了看.
Address: 193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113
Destinations Along the Black Heritage Trail
波士顿有两条重要的历史步道可供您游览. The Black Heritage Trail covers 1.6 miles in north Beacon Hill, 这是美国内战前最大的自由黑人社区. The tour includes 14 sites, most dating back to the 19th century, 还有许多曾经是地下铁路沿线的站点.
你可以把你的包车停在自由之路的任何一个停车位, since the two trails begin near one another. After you disembark, 参观位于欢乐街46号的国家公园管理局,享受免费导游服务(在撰写本文时暂时停止)或帮助您的团队自行探索的小册子. Looking for more guidance? 下面我们列出了一些我们最喜欢的沿途景点:
通往黑人遗产小道上的地下铁路站的入口
54th Regiment Memorial
这座美丽的石头纪念碑是为了纪念内战中第一个非裔美国人团. The regiment was led by a white man, Col. Robert Gould Shaw, 但是整个团的其他成员都是自愿为联邦而战的黑人. One of the regiment’s most famous members was Sgt. William H. 他在取军团旗时受了重伤. 这一勇敢的行为使他成为第一位获得荣誉勋章的非洲裔美国人.
Address: 54th Regiment Memorial, Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108
George Middleton House
This house was built in 1797 by George Middleton, 他在独立战争中担任上校,是比肯山非裔美国人社区的领袖. 虽然它现在是一个私人住宅,人们不允许进入, 你可以看到建筑的外面,了解它的历史.
Address: George Middleton House, Pinckney St, Boston, MA 02114
Abiel Smith School
阿比尔·史密斯学校建于1835年,旨在满足黑人学生的需求. Today, 它是现存最古老的非裔美国儿童学校,也是非裔美国人历史博物馆的一部分. Inside, you’ll find historic prints, photographs, books, 以及探索波士顿早期黑人经历的文物.
Address: 46 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114
African Meeting House
The final stop on guided tours, 非洲会议中心也是非洲裔美国人历史博物馆的一部分, which means it’s filled with fascinating artifacts. Built in 1806, 它是美国现存最古老的黑人教堂,既是社区聚会场所,也是教堂. 今天,它通过举办全国有色人种协进会会议延续了这一传统.
Address: 8 Smith Ct, Boston, MA 02114
Other Destinations Around Boston
波士顿有很多历史名胜,你会发现很多都不属于自由之路或黑人遗产之路. We’ve listed a few of our favorites below, and as a bonus, 这些地点都靠近自由之路的汽车停车场.
Boston Public Garden
波士顿公共花园紧邻买篮球的app推荐,是美国第一个公共植物园. 虽然由于建于1837年,它并没有被列入自由之路, 它包括美丽的维多利亚风格的花园和标志性的天鹅船, operated by the Paget family for more than 100 years.
Address: 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02108
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
If you’re interested in 20th-century history, 你会想把肯尼迪总统图书馆和博物馆添加到你的行程中. Designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, 该博物馆位于波士顿海滨,包括投影, interactive displays, films, and artifacts about Kennedy’s time in office.
Address: Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
Explore Boston’s Rich History With Your Group
波士顿是教你的学生关于独立战争或了解19世纪自由黑人社区的完美地方. 如果你想关注历史而不是交通和停车, Boston Charter Bus Company can help. 我们提供由专业司机驾驶的包车,带您的团队前往波士顿任何您想去的地方. Just call us at 617-314-7577 to start planning your next historical tour.
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