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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

A park ranger pints out something on a historic 18th century gravestone
Tour | Oct 8, 2026
History at Sunset Walking Tour: Pirate or Patriot?
Charlestown, MA
Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours. Pirate or Patriot? July 2 & October 8 Did you know that colonial Boston was a hub of activity...
Event graphic with a headless horseman in the spotlight of a lantern from the steeple of Old North
Event | Oct 9, 2026
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Reading at Old North Church
Charlestown, MA
Experience a hauntingly beautiful autumn night at the Old North Church with a musical reading of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Step into the shadows of history at Boston’s oldest church as the...
two men in colonial militia clothing pointing muskets at the camera
Event | Oct 10, 2026
Captain Amasa Soper’s Company at The Paul Revere House
Charlestown, MA
Costumed members of this Revolutionary War reenactment group take on the roles of farmers,printers, and tailors who volunteered to defend Boston harbor after the siege of the city ended in1776.
Photo of a big hall with a balcony, stairs on the floor, and artwork adorning the walls
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.
A park ranger pints out something on a historic 18th century gravestone
Tour | Oct 15, 2026
History at Sunset Walking Tour: The Siege, or Ruin and Back Again, Life in 1776 Boston
Charlestown, MA
Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours. The Siege, or Ruin and Back Again: Life in 1776 Boston August 6 & October 15 When the sun set on...
Michael Brache carving a gravestone with a chisel in dramatic low lighting
Event | Oct 17, 2026
Stone Carving Demonstration at the Paul Revere House
Charlestown, MA
Michael Brahce is a stone carver who has been working with Karin Sprague Stone Carvers,located in North Scituate, Rhode Island, since 2022. He will be carving a slate gravestone usingthe traditional...

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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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.
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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

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