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Old State House

One of the oldest public buildings in the United States, the Old State House was the seat of government in Massachusetts leading up to the Revolution and after the consolidation of the States. Infamously, the Boston Massacre happened just beyond its steps.

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206 Washington Street Boston, MA 02109
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Boston National Historical Park Kicks Off Construction on Historic Building 107 at Charlestown Navy Yard

Upcoming Events

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Event | Oct 14, 2026 - May 30, 2027
Faneuil Hall Talk
Charlestown, MA
Rangers provide FREE Faneuil Hall talks Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Each talk lasts about 15 minute. No registration is required.
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Event | Oct 24 - Nov 7, 2026
Bunker Hill: Muskets, Men, and Liberty Program
Charlestown, MA
Join a Ranger for a 'Muskets, Men, and Liberty' Program! Who fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill? Listen to a ranger dressed in period clothing discuss why three men from different backgrounds stepped...
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Tour | Oct 24 - Nov 11, 2026
USS CASSIN YOUNG Tour
Charlestown, MA
Join a ranger for a tour of USS Cassin Young Wednesday through Sunday at 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Tours begin on the deck of the ship and last for approximately 45 minutes. Tickets are available...
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Event | Oct 29, 2026
Adams Speaker Series: "John and Abigal Adams" at Old South Meeting House
Charlestown, MA
Join Revolutionary Spaces, the Adams Presidential Center(opens in new tab), and GBH Forum Network(opens in new tab) on Thursday, October 29 at for an engaging conversation exploring the remarkable...
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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 | Oct 31, 2026
Woodworking Demonstration at the Paul Revere House
Charlestown, MA
Though women did not legally own household items in early America, Revere family tradition holds that the lady’s work table ca. 1810, currently on display in the Revere House Best Chamber, belonged to...

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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Tours

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Historic Sites

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Itineraries

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State Parks

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Events

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