A park ranger pints out something on a historic 18th century gravestone

History at Sunset Walking Tour: Pirate or Patriot?

Boston National Historical Park

  • Jul 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
  • Free

Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours.

Pirate or Patriot?

July 2 & October 8

Did you know that colonial Boston was a hub of activity for the most notorious pirates in the 1700s? During this “Golden Age of Piracy” pirates lived in Boston, were imprisoned here, and sometimes executed here. This tour examines the lives of several of the most famous pirates who walked the streets of Boston, including Captain William Kidd, “Black” Sam Bellamy, Ned Lowe, and Willian Fly.

Meeting Point: Sam Adams Statue, outside Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA 02109

Final Stop: Old State House

Route Info: The tour will cover approximately 1.5 miles over uneven surfaces and cross multiple intersections in a highly populated urban area.

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Sam Adams Statue, outside Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA 02109

Latitude and Longitude 42.360030, -71.056775

Schedule

Date:

Jul 2, 2026

Time:

5:30 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 15 minutes

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
Tags: boston, boston national historical park, boston african american national historic site