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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

USS Constitution, a three-masted sailing ship, is decorated in flags on a partly-cloudy day.
Event | Oct 21, 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...
A park ranger pints out something on a historic 18th century gravestone
Tour | Oct 22, 2026
History at Sunset Walking Tour: Cotton Mather and the Pirate Trial of 1717
Charlestown, MA
Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours. Pirates and Puritans: Cotton Mather and the Pirate Trial of 1717 July 23 & October 22 In 1717...
Jennifer Lee demonstrates bark basket weaving in the Revere House courtyard
Event | Oct 24, 2026
Bark Basket Making Demonstration at the Paul Revere House
Charlestown, MA
Bark is to the Northeast Woodland tribesas bison is to the tribes of the Western Plains. Bark is the material traditionally used to make wigwams, canoes, harvesting and storage containers, even...
Multi-colored Hands-On History Event Graphic with some doodles of colonial items.
Family-friendly | Oct 25, 2026
Hands-On History Days at Revolutionary Spaces
Charlestown, MA
Inspired by Children's Hours held at Old South Meeting House from the late 19th century through the early 20th century, join Revolutionary Spaces for a modern take on family fun at our historic sites...
Lecture title with an image of a Black woman wearing a dark blouse. She is smiling.
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...
A park ranger pints out something on a historic 18th century gravestone
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...

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.

A modern-day photo fo Camden Battlefield
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.
Revolutionary War reenactment showing three riders on horses
Events

Discover all The Liberty Trail has to offer through local festivals, re-enactments and community events.
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.
Minute Man National Battlefield Park
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.