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Once the training ground for British troops in Boston, it was from here that Regulars marched toward Lexington & Concord, sparking the American Revolution.

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139 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02111
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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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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 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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Event | Oct 26, 2026
Piece by Piece: Crazy Quilting and Making Memory in 19th-Century Massachusetts, with Tenesha Carter Johnson (Paul Revere House)
Charlestown, MA
Look closely at a crazy quilt and you’ll find a life woven in the mosaic of textured surfaces: a scrap of wedding silk, a ribbon from the county fair, a souvenir swatch, a sliver of someone’s favorite...
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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 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...

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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Tours

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Historic Sites

Journey through The Liberty Trail’s rich historical sites to uncover their pivotal roles in securing America’s independence.
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Itineraries

Explore curated journeys that connect historic sites, stories and experiences into memorable adventures along The Liberty Trail.
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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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Events

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