Teachers, Tour Guides and Group Leaders
Visitation can be quite high, especially during the spring, summer and fall months. Although reservations are not required to visit many of the sites, they are strongly recommended. Ranger-led programs require reservations and must be booked two to three months prior to the visit. Many spring programs are filled by the previous December. These programs have limited space and priority is given to groups holding reservations. Making a reservation ensures that your group will be accommodated and helps to provide a satisfying and safe experience.
For a description of curriculum-based programs offered please visit the National Park Service’s Exploring the Real Thing for a list of programs and descriptions. Exploring the Real Thing describes all National Park Service curriculum-based programs offered in Massachusetts, Virginia, New York and New Jersey. (By 2007 all National Parks’ curriculum-based programs offered in the Northeast Region will be listed on this web site.)
The following is a list of sites in the park, along with reservation information:
USS CONSTITUTION: No reservations required. Free of charge. Due to heightened security, all items currently barred from public federal buildings and airports are not allowed on board and will not be held by site personnel during tours; please allow extra time to go through the security check. Visit the USS CONSTITUTION for more information.
USS Constitution Museum: Reservations are required for groups of 15 or more. For reservations call the Education Department at 617-426-1812. Visit the USS Constitution Museum for more information.
USS CASSIN YOUNG: For reservations call 617-242-5689. Free admission.
Whites of Their Eyes: (multi-media show about the Battle of Bunker Hill); for reservations call Eastern National Association, 617-241-7575; Admission fee.
Bunker Hill Monument: For reservations call 617-242-5689. Free admission. Keep in mind that the monument is very busy during the spring season and there is often a long wait to climb the monument.
Faneuil Hall: The City of Boston owns Faneuil Hall. The 1st floor marketplace is open daily. The 2nd floor Great Hall is sometimes closed for a private function. When the Great Hall is open to the public, park rangers are in the Hall daily presenting 15 minute talks every half-hour from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We do not take reservations for the Hall; however the Old South Meeting House offers a program, Tea is Brewing (program fee.) This program starts at Faneuil Hall with a park ranger then ends at Old South Meeting House debating the Tea Act of 1773. If the Hall is closed during this program, the ranger conducts the program in the 1st floor market area.
Park partners including Paul Revere House, Old South Meeting House and Old State House also offer programs for groups.
Other Group Information links
The City of Boston's Tour Bus Parking Guidelines
