"The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people..."
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit to a city with over three centuries of revolution.
Dorchester Heights Monument GAOA Funding
Learn about the multimillion-dollar restoration of the Dorchester Heights Monument with funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).
250 Years of Revolution
Explore how personal lives and mass movements in Boston have been tied to the continuing memory of the American Revolution.
360 Live Panoramas
See what it is like at the top of Boston's Revolutionary War monuments right now!
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.
At-Home Activities
Want to color Faneuil Hall green? Or send your friend messages with signal flags? Dive into the various activities you can do from home!
Last updated: March 17, 2022