"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.

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Plan Your Visit

Plan your visit to Boston, a city with over three centuries of revolution.

A circular bronze plaque reading "The Freedom Trail" points visitors to the red lined path.
Freedom Trail Audio Tour

Listen to stories of the Freedom Trail, whether in Downtown Boston or at home! Available in Spanish and French too!

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Black Heritage Trail Tour

Discover the north slope of Beacon Hill and Boston's abolition history with the Black Heritage Trail.

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American Revolution 250th Anniversary

Join the National Parks of Boston as we commemorate significant moments of the Siege of Boston.

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The Battle of Bunker Hill

Learn about this "Decisive Day" through this video series and article.

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250 Years of Revolution

Explore how personal lives and mass movements in Boston have been tied to the continuing memory of the American Revolution.

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Bunker Hill Memory

How have people remembered the Battle of Bunker Hill and the monument that commemorates it at different moments in history?

Last updated: July 17, 2025

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Charlestown, MA 02129

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