Freedom Trail
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The Freedom Trail is a red (mostly brick) path through downtown Boston, Massachusetts that leads to 16 significant historic sites. It is a 2.5 mile (4 km) walk from the Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown and is popular with tourists. Part of the Freedom Trail has been included in the longer Boston Harbor Walk. The Freedom Trail is a unit of Boston National Historical Park and is overseen by The Freedom Trail Foundation.
The Freedom Trail was originally conceived in 1958 by local journalist William Schofield who was promoting the idea of linking important local landmarks with a pedestrian trail since 1951. Fifty years later tourists from all over the world visit Boston and walk in the footsteps of history.
[edit] Official trail sites
- Boston Common
- Massachusetts State House
- Park Street Church
- Granary Burying Ground
- King's Chapel
- King's Chapel Burying Ground
- Benjamin Franklin statue and former site of the first public school, Boston Latin School
- Old Corner Bookstore
- Old South Meeting House
- Old State House
- Site of the Boston Massacre
- Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
- Paul Revere House
- Old North Church
- Copp's Hill Burying Ground
- USS Constitution
- Bunker Hill Monument
The Black Heritage Trail crosses the Freedom Trail between Massachusetts State House and Park Street Church.
[edit] See also
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- Robert Gould Shaw
- Boston By Foot - guided tours
[edit] External links
- Official Website of Boston Adventures Teambuilding & Tours
- Official Website of the Freedom Trail
- The Black Heritage Trail
- Boston National Historic Park
- The Boston Harbor Walk
- Boston Walking Tours, Freedom Trail Foundation
- / Comments and Tips for Walking the Freedom Trail
Coordinates: 42°21′35.85″N 71°3′24.32″W / 42.3599583°N 71.0567556°W
