Teacher Resources

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Matt Teuten

Whether bringing students to the park or the park to the classroom, resources are available to help prepare and engage learners in the stories and places of Boston National Historical Park. Curated materials include articles, videos, and activities that engage students and help educators use the uniqueness of place to inspire learning.

The Park offers a growing collection of materials to help prepare teachers and students alike for a place-based or remote learning experience. Visit our At Home Activities Page for printable classroom activities and our Find Your Park Anywhere hands-on lesson plans for engaging youth.

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Interactive Maps

 
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The Atlantic Empire of Peter Faneuil

Peter Faneuil, namesake of Faneuil Hall, amassed an empire that spanned the Atlantic: an empire of goods, wealth, and enslavement.

Revolutionary War era map of Boston
Interactive Map: The Siege of Boston

Explore the extent of the Siege of Boston of 1775-1776 with this interactive map depicting fortifications and troop locations.

1776 map of New England, featuring Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire
Patriots of Color Enlistment Map

Explore the stories of patriots of color in this interactive map. (Image Credit: BPL)

1919 Women's Suffrage Victory Map
Mapping Women's Suffrage in Boston

Explore the stories of the Boston Suffrage Movement with an interactive map. (Photo credit: Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, BPL)

 

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    Last updated: July 19, 2023

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