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

History at Sunset Walking Tour: Becoming American During the Siege of Boston

Boston National Historical Park

  • Jul 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
  • Free

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

Becoming American During the Siege of Boston

July 16 & September 10

During a year under siege, colonists in Boston began to see themselves not as subjects of the crown but as citizens. Discover how a new American identity emerged here in Boston on the eve of the Declaration of Independence. Explore the site of Boston's Mill Pond neighborhood, the home of Rachel and Paul Revere, and the Copps Hill Burying Ground.

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

Final Stop: Copp's Hill Terrace

Route Info: The tour will cover approximately 1.5 miles over uneven surfaces, moderate hills, 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 16, 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