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Boston Common

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 | Sep 17, 2026
Constitution Day 2026: A Revolutionary View of Constitutional Supremacy (at Revolutionary Spaces)
Charlestown, MA
Revolutionary Spaces is proud to launch our 2026–2027 program series, Constitution, After the Declaration: The Origins, Evolution, and Impact of the U.S. Constitution, with a special Constitution Day...
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Tour | Sep 17, 2026
History at Sunset Walking Tour: Boston Resists the Fugitive Slave Act
Charlestown, MA
Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours. A Man Kidnapped: Boston Resists the Fugitive Slave Act August 13 & September 17 On June 2, 1854...
an 18th-century engraving of a chemistry lab, and a table of alchemical symbols
Event | Sep 19, 2026
Chemistry in the 18th Century at Paul Revere House
Charlestown, MA
By the late 1700s only about two dozen elements were known, there was no periodic table, andthere were very few of the laboratory practices and equipment we use today. Chemistry teacherR. P. Hale will...
A park ranger pints out something on a historic 18th century gravestone
Tour | Sep 24, 2026
History at Sunset Walking Tour: Boston, an Underground Railroad Hub
Charlestown, MA
Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours. Boston: An Underground Railroad Hub June 25 & September 24 Did you know that Boston played a...
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 at Paul Revere House
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...

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

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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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Tours

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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.