Boston Historic Sites

When planning Boston Educational Tours, be sure to see some of the historical sites. Boston played a major part in the American Revolution, and was the site of many early historical events including the Boston Tea Party, the Boston Massacre and the Battle of Bunker Hill. One of the best ways to most popular historical sites is to walk the Freedom Trail. This trail is marked with red bricks, and leads visitors on a trail that includes some fabulous information on the shaping of our country. Here are some things your group will encounter on their tour.

The Paul Revere House is the oldest standing structure in the downtown Boston area. Revere lived here at the time of his famous midnight ride, and visitors will enjoy viewing the kitchen, chambers, and garden complete with period furniture, some of which was actually owned by the Revere family. Several activities for students are available upon request. Students can hear a storytelling of what really happened in Paul Revere’s ride, watch a documentary and go on their very own guided tour of Paul Revere’s neighborhood, and view various sties such as the Old North Church, where two lamps were hung as Revere’s signal to indicate the British march from Lexington to Concord, and Granary Burying Ground, where Revere is buried.

The USS Constitution, also known as “Old Ironsides,” is the oldest warship afloat in the United States. It was launched in 1797, and played important military roles in the American Revolution, and the War of 1812. Students can tour part of the ship, and learn more about its history and construction. There are also various churches, meetinghouses and burial grounds that appear along the way of the Freedom Trail. Students can see the grave of Samuel Adams, see the Old South Meeting House, where the Boston Tea Party was organized, or visit one of the historic churches.

Once your group has finished walking the freedom trail, consider touring the Adam’s National Historical Park. This park contains the birthplaces of United States presidents John Adams, and John Quincy Adams, as well as the house both presidents later lived in. Students can walk through the gardens, and also view the fireproof library building that holds over 14,000 volumes belonging to the Adams family. Guided tours are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Here are just a few options for enjoying some history in Boston. Touring these places can make history come alive for children, and they will love visiting the places that they have read about in their history lessons. Be sure to schedule in some historic sites on your student tour.