Boston was the largest of the colonial New England cities, and it became a focal point for opposition to English policy toward the colonies. Paul Revere, the Boston Tea Party, and the Boston Massacre have all become famous as elements leading up to the break from English rule.

Boston is still a major city with many historical and cultural attractions. There are all sorts of things to see. The links below will help you find the places that were important during the colonial period.

The Boston National Historic Park offers a Freedom Trail which will introduce you to many of the city's historic sites. This page describes the park and its services.

The Freedom Trail Page provides information on the trail and the historic places you'll see along the way.

Paul Revere's House is still standing after all these years. You can tour the house and learn all about Revere (did you know he was also a famous silversmith?)

  • Paul Revere's Ride is one of the American Revolution's most famous events. Here's a description, with a link to a famous poem.

The Charlestown Navy Yard is home to the U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides), one of the Navy's oldest ships. You can visit this and several other old ships and buildings. This is the Park Service guide to the area.

The U.S.S. Constitution Museum has lots of additional information about the U.S.S. Constitution.

  • Here's a Time Line showing the Constitution's history and the various places she has served the nation. The links will show you more about each time period.

The Military History of Boston is the subject of this privately published site. It discusses the military strategies that the British and colonial forces used during the revolutionary war.

 

 
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