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Siege of Boston

Ensuing the Battle of Lexington and Concord, Patriot forces advanced on Boston, determined to overthrow the British occupation. Fortifying Dorchester Heights, George Washington positioned artillery to force the evacuation of British forces in the city.

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Boston, MA 02127
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Tour | Oct 29, 2026
History at Sunset Walking Tour: Memento Mori, the Significance of Gravestones and Burying Grounds
Charlestown, MA
Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours. Memento Mori: the Significance of Gravestones and Burying Grounds October 1 & October 29 While...
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Event | Dec 12, 2026
Celebrate the 253rd Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party at Faneuil Hall
Charlestown, MA
Celebrate the 253rd anniversary of the Boston Tea Party at Faneuil Hall In May of 1774 Bostonians gathered in the Great Hall in Faneuil Hall to vote on their response to the punishment from Parliament...

Uncovering History

We invite you to visit the preserved locations along the Liberty Trail and to immerse
yourself in the extraordinary events that determined the fate of a nation.

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Battlefields

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