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Old North Church

The oldest standing church in Boston, it once signaled lookouts in Charlestown, which triggered Paul Revere's famous ride to alert militia of the advancing British Regulars across the Massachusetts countryside.

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193 Salem St Boston, MA 02113
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Upcoming Events

USS Constitution, a three-masted sailing ship, is decorated in flags on a partly-cloudy day.
Event | Sep 25, 2026
USS Constitution Underway
Charlestown, MA
View “Old Ironsides” Underway in Boston Harbor! USS Constitution goes underway in Boston Harbor at various times each year. The Ship cruises into the Harbor, stopping for a memorable 21-gun salute at...
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Event | Sep 26, 2026
Woodworking Demonstration
Charlestown, MA
Though women did not legally own household items in early America, Revere family traditionholds that the lady’s work table ca. 1810, currently on display in the Revere House BestChamber, belonged to...
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Event | Sep 28, 2026
Crafting Reform: The Saturday Evening Girls and the Paul Revere Pottery with Nonie Gadsden
Charlestown, MA
The Saturday Evening Girls’ club was established in 1899 to provide cultural activities for Italian and Jewish immigrant girls who lived in the tenements of Boston’s North End. In 1908, the reform...
A park ranger pints out something on a historic 18th century gravestone
Tour | Oct 1, 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...
a man in colonial dress hand-coloring paper
Event | Oct 3, 2026
Paper Marbling
Charlestown, MA
See how colonial craftsmen created eye-catching marbled papers. Watch as R. P. Hale floatspigments in water, swirls the colors, then transfers the designs to paper. It may look like magicbut Hale will...
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Tour | Oct 5, 2026
Vault to Vessel: Explore "Old Ironsides" with USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown, MA
An Exclusive Tour of the Museum’s Collection and USS Constitution. Join USS Constitution Museum Curatorial Staff for a special viewing of artifacts in the Museum’s Samuel Eliot Morison Memorial...

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

Discover the historic fields, farms, and forests across The Liberty Trail where pivotal battles were fought and the foundations of our nation were forged.
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Events

Discover all The Liberty Trail has to offer through local festivals, re-enactments and community events.
Faneuil Hall Square in Boston
Historic Sites

Journey through The Liberty Trail’s rich historical sites to uncover their pivotal roles in securing America’s independence.
Minute Man National Battlefield Park
Tours

Discover The Liberty Trail through immersive guided tours—right at your fingertips.
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State Parks

Discover The Liberty Trail’s diverse parks and forests, where both Loyalists and Patriots once ventured.
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Outdoor Activities

Whether you hike, bike, boat, fish or golf, find all your favorite outdoor fun.