| | | | Freedom Trail® Tours and Events Offerings Grow in the Spring
Spring is here and the Freedom Trail Players – 18th-century costumed guides – will be out on the Trail in full force, offering more opportunities to bring history to life. Walk Into History Tours, the Foundation's most popular Freedom Trail experience, is offered daily on the hour from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from the Boston Common Visitor Information Center and at 10:30 a.m. from the ArtsBoston Bostix booth at Faneuil Hall. Visit the Foundation's website for the current tour schedule and to purchase discounted online tour tickets. Tour offerings will expand further throughout the season.
April marks the 241st anniversary of Paul Revere's Midnight Ride and the beginning of the American Revolution. Commemorative events will be held at the Paul Revere House, Old North Church, and other sites along the Freedom Trail. Check out the Foundation's calendar for a full listing of these exciting events and programs! New Freedom Trail Players will be out on the Trail this spring, stay tuned to the Foundation's Facebook page for their photos and biographies in the coming weeks. | | Old North Foundation's Annual Lantern Ceremony
On April 18, 1775, two lanterns were hung from the steeple of the Old North Church, launching what would become the Revolutionary War. Signaling the departure of British regulars "by sea," the two lanterns have come to represent the resolve and ingenuity of the American spirit. Old North Foundation celebrates the 241st Anniversary Lantern Ceremony on Sunday, April 17 with keynote speaker Governor Charlie Baker and National Park Service Rangers as honorary lantern carriers. Every year since 1875, on the eve of Patriot's Day, Old North Church has commemorated the hanging of the lanterns by inviting guests to join prominent members of the community to the exciting event. Fittingly, Boston National Historical Park Rangers will serve as honorary lantern carriers as 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.
Photo Credit: MassPort | | | April School Vacation Week
Spend your April school vacation week on the Freedom Trail! Freedom Trail sites are offering special events for students, families, and visitors. Design your own 21st-century meeting house at Old South Meeting House, go on a scavenger hunt at the Old State House, meet Paul and Rachel Revere at the Paul Revere House, and enjoy many more fun and educational activities at Freedom Trail sites throughout the school vacation! Check out the Foundation's calendar here for a listing of all April school vacation week events. The Freedom Trail provides an excellent way for families to have fun and learn about history while on break. | | | Donate to the Trail Today!
The Freedom Trail Foundation is the non-profit organization with a mission to promote and market Boston's Freedom Trail, and help with preservation of the 17th-, 18th-, and
19th-century historic Freedom Trail sites.
The Freedom Trail Foundation relies on the generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporations for support. Learn more here. | | | | | | | | | |
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