Boston: American Historical Heritage

Bostons historic Freedom Trail is a 2 1/2 mile walking trail where you can follow a red painted line on the ground for a tour into history on the streets of this sophisticated city. It leads you to 16 sites where exhibits and interactive experiences bring the story of the past to life.

These are nationally significant historic sites, and each one is an authentic American treasure preserved and was dedicated by the citizens of Boston in 1958. The Freedom Trail today is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond. The sites along the Freedom Trail represent a huge part of that time. Some of the sites you will see along the Freedom Trail are; The State House, the Old South Meeting House, The Old State House/Bostonian Society, Faneuil Hall, Paul Reveres Home, Old North Church, the USS Constitution and its museum, as well as Bunker Hill and the Bunker Hill Monument.

There is no other place in the United States where you can take in the rich history of Americas Revolution the events that lead up to the historic break from Britain and the brave people who shaped our national government. Real buildings and real places, where the patriots engaged in daring and dangerous activity to overthrow Englands rule of the colonies. The people of Boston and other colonists shared a notion of liberty that was precious and worth fighting for. The Freedom Trail sites include scenes of critical events in Boston and the nation's struggle for freedom

The Freedom Trail also offers a variety of field trips for people of all ages. Walking tours, trolley tours, performances, interactive programs, land and sea tours and audio tours are all great ways for anyone to experience the rich history found along the Freedom Trail firsthand. The sites along the Freedom Trail offer interactive educational programs for kids or groups. What better way to learn about the American Revolution than to visit the places where it all unfolded

Many visitors prefer to linger and study the many exhibits, allowing for a full day or more to be devoted to browsing along the Trail. Your group can take a self-guided tour or choose from many tours available through the National Park Service. The tours begin every half hour from the park Visitor Center across from the Old State House or Faneuil Hall Marketplace. If you prefer to ride, you can pay for one of the trolley tours, which are unofficial guided tours, and they will take your group to visit many of the sites along the Trail and allow you to disembark at certain stops.

If you choose a guided tour, spirited 18th century costumed guides will lead your group along the red brick line of the Freedom Trail. The Freedom Trail guides reveal stories about the people, places, events and drama of the American Revolution in the midst of this sophisticated, modern city. Tours range about 90 minutes and pass by the Freedom Trail sites. Extensions to the North End and Navy Yard are also available. You can also choose to listen to over 2 hours of Boston and Revolutionary history with the Freedom Trails Audio Guide. Start any place on the Freedom Trail, stop when you choose, listen to history with the ambient sounds of the 18th century; pause, and hear sidebars about places along the trail.

Your group will want to be sure to wear comfortable shoes and wear appropriate clothing for the time of year you are visiting. If your trip requires reservations, itineraries or special planning please be sure to contact a Group Travel Specialist for the most worry free, organized trip plan for the entire group.

Enjoy your travels where ever they take you!

It is our mission here at Adventure Student Travel to find your group affordable, quality, educational, fun and safe places to travel. As a group travel coordinator, my promise to you is just that. Getting your group to your destination and back happy and safely is what makes our company one of the most successful Group Travel Agencys in the world. Dedication to you and your group is our staffs number one goal.

Lisa Vanhorn

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