Indie Places

Boston, Massachusetts, is home to many different historical sites.  As one of the oldest states in the United States, Massachusetts was the setting for many major events, especially during the American Revolution.  If you’re planning on visiting Boston soon, you may want to see some of these interesting sites.

The Old North Church, built in 1723 by the Episcopalian Church, is the oldest church is Boston.  It is the church described in the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” as the church where one lantern would be hung if the British were coming by land and two if by sea.  History buffs visiting the church won’t have to spend too much—no admission is required although the historical society does ask that each person donate a couple of dollars towards the preservation of the church.

The USS Constitution, the oldest ship in the US Navy still in existence, is docked in Boston.  It was actually built in Boston’s North End in 1797 as one of the first six frigates in the US navy.  During the War of 1812, the Constitution gained the nickname of Old Ironsides after cannon balls actually bounced off the ship’s thick sides.  While it has served as a museum for many years, it is still seaworthy.  Every Fourth of July, the Constitution is taken out for a tour around the harbour.  Visitors can tour the vessel and visit the museum located near the dock.

The Old South Meeting House was first used by the Old South Society in the early 1670s.  It is the most famous meeting house in the state.  In 1770, many people stayed at the house following the Boston Massacre.  In 1773, over 5,000 people met at the house and made plans for the Boston Tea Party.

The final historic place on this short list of Boston historical sites (there are many others that aren’t listed here) is the Granary Burying Ground.  This graveyard features the tombs of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and many others.  This graveyard is located almost in the centre of Boston, and it’s completely free to visit.

If you really wanted to make your trip a historic one, you could stay in one of the historic Boston hotels like the Boston Park Plaza and Towers.