"An Incident on King Street:" Boston Massacre Walking Tour

Event Times

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Location Details

Faneuil Hall Find Your Park Space

Registration Details

Register in advance on Eventbrite or check in with the Ranger at the desk for same day registration.

Cost

This is a free event.

Event Description

On March 5, 1770, seven British soldiers fired into a crowd of Bostonians. What led to this “Incident?” Join a Park Ranger to explore the role of riots in Boston since 1700 and how the social popularity in riots effected growing tension between British Regulars and the citizens of Boston between 1768-1770.

Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at the Boston Massacre Site, covering about .25 miles.

2026 Season (July 22 - September 2nd) 

Join a Ranger for "An Incident on King Street" on Wednesday's at 12:00pm

*In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."