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Boston National Historical Park
Visitor Centers
15 State St VC

Boston National Historical Park visitor centers can be found at two convenient locations along the Freedom Trail. The downtown visitor center is located at 15 State Street, next to the Old State House. The Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center is located in Building 5 next to the USS Constitution in Charlestown, just inside Gate 1 of the Navy Yard. Each provides free comprehensive orientation to the culture and history of the city.

Downtown Visitor Center is staffed by park rangers and volunteers eager to help plan a vacationer’s visit. Maps, brochures and information about sites along Boston’s historic Freedom Trail can be found here.

The Navy Yard Visitor Center, at Building 5, provides an orientation to the sites in Charlestown. Maps, brochures and restrooms are also available here.  Visitors can enjoy a 10 minute introductory video of the Navy Yard and view the "Serving the Naval Fleet" exhibit.
Both Visitor Centers are open 9 am to 5 pm daily, Closed on Christmas, New Year's day and Thanksgiving.

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Old North Church Steeple

Did You Know?
Did you know that Old North Church's steeple has been replaced twice since the display of the signal lanterns on April 18, 1775? In neither case was the downfall caused by revolution, but by a mighty wind, a nameless storm of October, 1804, and Hurricane Carol, August, 1954.

Last Updated: December 17, 2010 at 13:44 MST