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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 | Sep 28, 2026
Crafting Reform: The Saturday Evening Girls and the Paul Revere Pottery with Nonie Gadsden at Paul Revere House
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...
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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...
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Event | Oct 3, 2026
Paper Marbling at The Paul Revere House
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...
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Event | Oct 5, 2026
Restoring the Plants, Restoring the Practice with Paula Peters (Paul Revere House)
Charlestown, MA
Paula Peters will explore the deep relationship between environmental health, Indigenous knowledge, and cultural practice. Focusing on native materials such as bulrush and wampum, the talk will show...
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Virtual Event | Oct 7, 2026
Virtual Talk with Old North Church: The Sea Captain’s Wife: A True Story of Mutiny, Love and Adventure
Charlestown, MA
Join us on Zoom to learn about the harrowing adventure of Old North congregant Mary Ann Patten, the first female captain of a merchant ship. The New York Times bestselling author Tilar J. Mazzeo will...

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.
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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

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.