A Walk Around Boston - The Freedom Trail & Other Points of Interest - Day 1

Come along with me as I take a walk around downtown Boston! Along the way, I will visit numerous spots along Boston's Freedom Trail (see below) and other Points of Interest. Sites visited include Faneuil Hall, the Old State House, the site of the Boston Massacre, Massachusetts State House, the former location of the Boston Latin School and Ben Franklin monument, and more. There is so much history packed within just a small area in Boston, and every step tells a story. You pretty much can't turn a corner without stumbling across something historic, something of relevance in our country's fight for freedom all those years ago. Although I wouldn't classify myself as a history buff, even I was fascinated by what I learned and saw along the way. What better way to spend a rainy day in Boston? If you can't get there to experience it for yourself, I hope that you will find this to be the next best thing!

What is The Freedom Trail?
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long path through Boston that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. It winds from Boston Common in downtown Boston, to the Old North Church in the North End and the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. Stops along the trail include simple explanatory ground markers, graveyards, notable churches and buildings, and a historic naval frigate. The Freedom Trail is overseen by the City of Boston's Freedom Trail Commission and is supported in part by grants from various non-profit organizations and foundations, private philanthropy, and Boston National Historical Park. The Freedom Trail was conceived by journalist William Schofield in 1951, who suggested building a pedestrian trail to link important landmarks. Boston mayor John Hynes decided to put Schofield's idea into action. By 1953, 40,000 people were walking the trail annually. The National Park Service operates a visitor's center on the first floor of Faneuil Hall, where they offer tours, provide free maps of the Freedom Trail and other historic sites, and sell books about Boston and United States history.

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