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.

Commandant's House

Paul Revere House Sign

Rainbow over Faneuil Hall

View of the Colonial Town Meeting program from the desk

Colonial Town Meeting

View of the Navy Yard from the harbor showing the USS Constution, USS Cassin Young and Bunker Hill

Navy Yard from the harbor

Boston

Boston National Historical Park is a unique collaboration of federally, municipally, and privately owned and operated historic sites. Most of the park is along Boston's Freedom Trail®, a 2.5 mile (4 km) walking path marked by a red brick or painted line weaving through Downtown Boston, the North End, and Charlestown.

The trail itself is outdoors and open year round. Every site along the trail has its own hours which vary throughout the season. Please check ahead before planning your visit.

New Year's Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Boston National Historical Park

Please note: Only 20 people are allowed in the Monument at a time.

Be advised: The Monument may close for climbing due to weather conditions and/or other safety considerations.

Memorial Day

Summer

Winter Hours

Bunker Hill Monument

Dorchester Heights marks the site of George Washington's first Revolutionary War victory. The Monument and grounds are currently not open to the public due to ongoing restoration work. The work will be completed prior to March 17, 2026.

Dorchester Heights

The Paul Revere House is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by the Paul Revere Memorial Association.

November to Mid-December Hours

Christmas Eve

Paul Revere House

Old North is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by Old North Illuminated.

New Year's Eve

Winter

Spring

Fall

November 27, 2024

Old North Church

The Old State House is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by Revolutionary Spaces.

For more visitor information, please visit the Revolutionary Spaces website.

Old State House

The Old South Meeting House is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by Revolutionary Spaces.

For more visitor information, please visit the Revolutionary Spaces website.

Old South Meeting House

The Great Hall is operated as a historic site by the National Park Service in partnership with the City of Boston. Faneuil Hall is owned and managed by the City of Boston. The Great Hall is closed to public visitation when City-permitted events are scheduled.

Visitors can find maps and other visiting materials in the Great Hall.

Summer Hours

The Great Hall of Faneuil Hall

USS CONSTITUTION is the oldest commissioned ship in the United States Navy. Naval officers and crew still serve aboard the ship. The Navy operates the ship as a historic site in cooperation with the National Park Service.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday

USS Constitution

USS Constitution Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the stories of "Old Ironsides." The museum is a partner of Boston National Historical Park located in the Charlestown Navy Yard.

USS Constitution Museum

USS CASSIN YOUNG is a Fletcher Class destroyer docked in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Park staff operate the ship seasonally. Weather conditions may alter hours without advanced notice.

Off-season

USS Cassin Young

Guided Tours

Statue of a man on horseback waving his arm. In the background is a white steeple.

Enemies to this Country

Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at Old North Church.

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other “enemies to this country.” Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence. Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at Old North Church, covering about 0.5 miles. Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 program offerings.  *In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space." <hr /> For a self-guided tour of the Freedom Trail, see either the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/virtual-freedom-trail-tour.htm">Virtual Freedom Trail® Tour</a> or download the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/planyourvisit/app.htm">NPS App</a>. If you have any questions, please <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/contacts.htm">contact us</a>.

Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 tour offerings.

Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 program offerings.  *In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space." For a self-guided tour of the Freedom Trail, see either the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/virtual-freedom-trail-tour.htm">Virtual Freedom Trail® Tour</a> or download the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/planyourvisit/app.htm">NPS App</a>. If you have any questions, please <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/contacts.htm">contact us</a>.

Join a park ranger for a free 75 minute walking tour and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence.

Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 program offerings.  *In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space." For a self-guided tour of the Freedom Trail, see either the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/virtual-freedom-trail-tour.htm">Virtual Freedom Trail® Tour</a> or download the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/planyourvisit/app.htm">NPS App</a>. If you have any questions, please <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/contacts.htm">contact us</a>.

The Freedom Trail: Enemies to this Country Guided Tour

American Revolution

American Revolutionary War

Living History

For this program, National Parks of Boston Rangers dress up in period clothing and present views on women's right to vote. Audience participation is encouraged through reading historically-based quotes on character cards.

This program is designed for ages 10 and up.

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Woman's Tea Party Program

This program is held in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall during the summer.

Join National Parks of Boston Rangers in an interactive program based on the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/articles/boston-womens-tea-party.htm">1873 Woman's Tea Party meeting</a>. On December 15, 1873 Boston’s suffragists held a massive suffrage rally in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. Leading suffragists, including Lucy Stone, Frederick Douglass, and Mary Livermore, delivered rousing speeches to a crowd of more than three thousand, furthering the suffrage movement in Boston. Join us in Faneuil Hall as we recreate this historic meeting! This program lasts approximately 30 minutes to 45 minutes in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 program offerings.

Service animals are allowed inside Faneuil Hall.

Reservations are not normally required to attend this program.

The Woman's Tea Party program is held on weekends during the summer. Check back for information on the 2025 town meeting program schedule.

Join National Parks of Boston Rangers in an interactive program based on the 1873 Woman's Tea Party meeting.

Check back for information on the 2024 town meeting program schedule.

Raise Your Voice at the Woman's Tea Party

Social Movements

Abolition Movement

Civil Rights

Voting Rights and Suffrage

For this program, National Parks of Boston Rangers dress up in period clothing and explore arguments about patriotism, destruction of private property, and the meaning of liberty through the audience reading of historically-based quotes on character cards.

People sitting in chairs in a great hall with a Ranger dressed in period clothing.

Destruction of the Tea Town Meeting

250 years ago, to protest a tax placed upon tea, Bostonians loosely disguised themselves and boarded three tea ships at Griffins Wharf. They worked throughout the night to dump over 300 chests of tea into the harbor. In response to the destruction of over 90,000 pounds of East India Company Property, Parliament passed the Coercive Acts, closing the Port of Boston until the tea was paid for. Today we will be building off a meeting that took place in Faneuil Hall months after the event that became known as the Boston Tea Party. Inspired by words spoken in the Great Hall and around Boston, we will explore arguments about patriotism, destruction of private property, and the meaning of liberty. Join us as we recreate this historic meeting through an interactive program with National Parks of Boston Rangers. This program lasts approximately 30 minutes to 45 minutes in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. Available for grades 5-12. Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 program offerings.

Reservations are not normally required to attend this program.

This program is usually held during the summer season. Check back for information on the 2025 town meeting program schedule.

Join Rangers in this town meeting on the Boston Tea Party to explore arguments about patriotism, destruction of private property, and the meaning of liberty.

"The Destruction of the Tea" Town Meeting

Industry

Wars and Conflicts

For this program, National Parks of Boston Rangers dress up in period clothing and present views supporting and opposing the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/fugitive-slave-laws-boston.htm">1850 Fugitive Slave Law</a>. Audience participation is encouraged through reading historically-based quotes on character cards.

This program is designed for ages 10 and older.

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Rocking the Cradle Town Meeting

In May of 1854 Federal Marshals arrested <a href="https://www.nps.gov/articles/-god-made-me-a-man-not-a-slave-the-arrest-of-anthony-burns.htm">Anthony Burns</a> under the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/fugitive-slave-laws-boston.htm">1850 Fugitive Slave Law</a>. Immediately following Burns’ arrest, Bostonians gathered at <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/faneuil-hall.htm">Faneuil Hall</a> to discuss whether they would abide by this federal law or appeal to a higher law of freedom and liberty for all. The eyes of the nation were firmly fixed upon Boston. Join National Parks of Boston Rangers as we recreate this historic meeting through an interactive program. This program lasts approximately 30 minutes to 45 minutes in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. Available for grades 5-12. Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 program offerings.

This program is usually offered during the summer season Check back for information on the 2025 town meeting program schedule.

Join National Parks of Boston Rangers in an interactive program that recreates the historic meeting of abolitionists who protested freedom seeker Anthony Burns' arrest.

Join the "Rocking the Cradle" Town Meeting

African American Heritage

Enslavement

This tour is best suited for individuals aged 8 and above.

The Black Heritage Trail® Tours typically lasts 1.5 hours.

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Walking the Black Heritage Trail

Join a Park Ranger from the National Parks of Boston to explore the rich history of the Black community in 1800s Beacon Hill. The Black Heritage Trail® showcases residences and community buildings associated with a Black community that thrived on, and near, the north slope of Beacon Hill before, during, and after the American Civil War. Throughout that time, this community struggled and organized for equal rights and access to equal education. Community members championed the movement to abolish slavery and even housed freedom seekers on their journey along the Underground Railroad. This tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. Register for the tour in advance on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-heritage-trail-tour-tickets-905004281167?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl">eventbrite</a>. It begins across the street from the Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial in front of the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/massachusetts-state-house.htm">Massachusetts State House</a> and ends at the <a href="https://www.maah.org/">Museum of African American History</a>, covering about 1.4 miles. <hr /> Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 program offerings.  *In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space." For a self-guided audio tour, see either <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/virtual-black-heritage-trail-tour.htm">The Virtual Black Heritage Trail</a> or download the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/mobile-app.htm">NPS App</a>.

Pets are allowed while walking through Beacon Hill. The Museum of African American History only allows service animals into its buildings. Please visit our page on <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm">Accessibility</a> to learn more about <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm#General_Guidelines_for_Visitors_with_Service_Animals">General Guidelines for Visitors with Service Animals</a>.

Guided tours are offered in the summer and into the fall. Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 program offerings.  *In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space." For a self-guided audio tour, see either <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/virtual-black-heritage-trail-tour.htm">The Virtual Black Heritage Trail</a> or download the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/mobile-app.htm">NPS App</a>.

Join a Park Ranger from the National Parks of Boston on a Black Heritage Trail® Tour to learn about the Black community of Beacon Hill that thrived before, during, and after the American Civil War.

Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 program offerings.  *In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space." For a self-guided audio tour, see either <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/virtual-black-heritage-trail-tour.htm">The Virtual Black Heritage Trail</a> or download the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/mobile-app.htm">NPS App</a>.

Walk the Black Heritage Trail®

Monuments and Memorials

Religion and Spirituality

Churches

Schools and Education

Trails

Civil War

Join a Park Ranger for a special guided tour.

These programs are free and open to the public.

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Eliza and Maci on tour

The stories that define Boston are part of the unfinished legacy set into motion in the years leading up to and following the American Revolution. These ranger-led tours unpack themes and questions that originated with the founding generation. While some tours focus on the Revolutionary Period, others explore how later changemakers advocated to expand the ideals, values, and sacrifices from 1776 in order to move towards a more perfect union. Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 tour offerings.

Join a Park Ranger for a special guided tour exploring Boston's rich history as a city of revolutions.

Ranger's Choice Walking Tour

Military

US Navy

Reenactments

A Park Ranger in 1800s dress smiles as a kid signs the resolutions

Join a Historic Town Meeting

Join the National Parks of Boston at Old South Meeting House for compelling reenactments of three historic meetings. Inspired by real words spoken in historic town meetings in Faneuil Hall and around Boston, hear arguments about destruction of private property, historical memory, and the role of a citizen when facing injustice. Debate with your fellow audience members and vote on the issue. Make your voice be heard!   This program lasts approximately 30 minutes to 45 minutes in Old South Meeting House. Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 program offerings.

Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Sign up on <a href="https://revolutionaryspaces.org/explore/upcoming-programs/destruction-of-the-tea/#register">Revolutionary Spaces</a>

Join National Parks of Boston Rangers as we recreate historic town meetings.

Join a Historic Town Meeting at Old South Meeting House

Junior Ranger Program

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Junior Ranger BOAF

You may get a Junior Ranger book from the Visitor Center at Faneuil Hall. Limited supplies of the Boston African American National Historic Site Junior Ranger book are also available at the Museum of African American History and the Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center.

Explore! Learn! Protect! Become a Junior Ranger at Boston African American National Historic Site. Activities for all ages (even adults) makes becoming a Junior Ranger an experience for the whole family. Our Junior Ranger Activity Book introduces you to the sites along the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/explore-the-black-heritage-trail.htm">Black Heritage Trail®</a> here in Boston. Travel along the sites as you learn about the free Black community of the north slope of Beacon Hill and their fight for equal rights in the United States. When you come to the park, visit the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center.  A park ranger or volunteer can give you a copy of the Junior Ranger Handbook. <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/learn/kidsyouth/upload/BOAFjr-ranger_508.pdf">Download a Jr. Ranger Book</a> <hr /> Or become a Junior Ranger virtually! Most activities in the Junior Ranger book can be completed by reading through the book and visiting the websites of our partners. You can also complete your Ranger guided program by coming along on a <a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/museum-of-african-american-history-boston-nantucket">virtual tour of the Black Heritage Trail</a>, listening to Ranger Shawn discuss the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/learn/photosmultimedia/index.htm">Maritime Underground Railroad</a>, or learning about the story of <a href="https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=AAE83D11-93A0-23DB-A6F18A20263C4A7B">Anthony Burns</a>. Visit the Park's <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/learn/kidsyouth/junior-ranger.htm">Junior Ranger</a> page to get your virtual Junior Ranger badge and take the Junior Ranger oath.

Become a Junior Ranger at Boston African American National Historic Site by learning about the sites along the Black Heritage Trail Trail® here in Boston.

Become a Junior Ranger at Boston African American National Historic Site

Museum Exhibits

For updated information on prices, please visit their <a href="https://www.paulreverehouse.org/hours-prices/">"Hours & Prices"</a> page.

A wooden chair next to a brick fireplace with a wood mantle that has cups on top

Take a self-guided tour through the well-preserved home of <a href="https://www.nps.gov/people/paul-revere.htm">Paul Revere</a> and his family. For over 20 years the Revere family lived in this home, including during the American Revolution. Learn about the man who worked as a silversmith and discover how he became an American legend from <a href="https://www.nps.gov/people/henry-wadsworth-longfellow.htm">Henry Wadsworth Longfellow</a>'s 1860 publication "Paul Revere's Ride." Walk through the Education and Visitor Center for exhibits on Paul Revere and the American Revolution. In the House, interpreters are available to answer your questions.  For current hours of operation and to learn more about The Paul Revere House's programs, exhibits, and tours, visit the <a href="https://www.paulreverehouse.org/">The Paul Revere House</a> website. The Paul Revere House is a National Parks of Boston partner site operated by the Paul Revere Memorial Association.

Before going to The Paul Revere House, please see its <a href="https://www.paulreverehouse.org/before-you-arrive/">Before You Arrive</a> page for more information on visiting the historic home.

Take a self-guided tour through the well-preserved rooms where Paul Revere and his family lived for about twenty years.

Before going to The Paul Revere House, please see its <a href="https://www.paulreverehouse.org/before-you-arrive/">Before You Arrive</a> page for more information on visiting the historic home. For current hours of operation, please visit <a href="https://www.paulreverehouse.org/hours-prices/">The Paul Revere House's</a> website.

Paul Revere House: Step Back in Time at The Revere's Family Home

An African American child holding up the "Liberty Junior Ranger Activity Book."

Become a Junior Ranger BOST

You may get a Junior Ranger book from any of the Park's Visitor Centers. You may also download a digital copy of the Junior Ranger book above or through the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/junior-ranger.htm">Junior Ranger</a> page.

Explore! Learn! Protect! Become a Junior Ranger at Boston National Historical Park. Opportunities for all ages (even adults) makes becoming a Junior Ranger an experience for the whole family. The "Liberty" Junior Ranger Activity Book introduces you to the sites along the Freedom Trail® here in Boston. Travel along the sites as you learn about the early stirrings of the American Revolution. When you come to the park, visit the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/faneuil-hall.htm">Faneuil Hall</a> Visitor Center or the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/cny.htm">Charlestown Navy Yard</a> Visitor Center. A park ranger or volunteer can give you a copy of the Junior Ranger Handbook. <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/upload/BOST-junior-ranger-book-2017_508.pdf">Download a Jr. Ranger Book</a> <hr /> Or visit virtually! Most activities in the Junior Ranger book can be completed by reading through the book and visiting the websites of our partners. You can also complete your Ranger guided program by coming along on a <a href="https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=296B3316-A7CB-59F3-5961B9E6357511BB">virtual tour of the Bunker Hill Monument</a> or <a href="https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=3310BDB2-F64C-6536-C8A5F35FAAC06D43">learn about the battle with Ranger Patrick</a>. Visit the Park's <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/junior-ranger.htm">Junior Ranger</a> page to get your virtual Junior Ranger badge and take the Junior Ranger oath.

Become a Junior Ranger at Boston National Historical Park by learning about the sites along the Freedom Trail® here in Boston.

Become a Junior Ranger at Boston National Historical Park

Massacres

A wall of an exhibit filled with images and text. A glass case of artifacts sits in front.

Bunker Hill Museum Exhibits

The exhibits at the Bunker Hill Museum dive into the history of the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/the-battle-of-bunker-hill.htm">battle of Bunker Hill</a> and the monument that memorializes the battle. Here, visitors will also learn about the construction of the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/building-the-bunker-hill-monument.htm">Bunker Hill Monument</a>, how the battle has been remembered, and the history of the Charlestown neighborhood. The exhibit includes numerous artifacts and several dioramas that will bring you back to the day of the battle. Located across the street from the Monument grounds, the exhibits are housed in the old Charlestown Branch building of the Boston Public Library. The museum is free to the public. Please check current <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/planyourvisit/hours.htm#anch_45">hours of operation</a> before visiting the Museum.

Service animals are allowed inside the Bunker Hill Museum.

Please check current <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/planyourvisit/hours.htm#anch_45">hours of operation</a> before visiting the Museum.

At the exhibits of the Bunker Hill Museum, visitors can explore more about the Battle of Bunker Hill, the construction of the Bunker Hill Monument, the memory of the battle, and the history of the Charlestown neighborhood.

Bunker Hill: Uncover the Stories Behind the Battle and Monument at the Museum

Infantry and Militia

Park Film

Group of women Navy Yard workers standing side by side, smiling towards the viewer.

Charlestown Navy Yard Orientation Film

Before exploring the Charlestown Navy Yard, take a few minutes to watch an introductory film on the history of the Navy Yard and the integral role it played in serving the US Navy over 174 years. Through images, archival footage, and interviews, the film also highlights the Navy Yard's contributions during World War II, when the Yard reached its peak production. Go to the Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center theater to enjoy this 12 minute film.

Service animals are allowed inside the Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center.

Please check current <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/planyourvisit/hours.htm#anch_49">hours of operation</a> before visiting the Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center.

Before exploring the Charlestown Navy Yard, take a few minutes to watch an introductory film on the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Watch the Charlestown Navy Yard Orientation Film

Laborer and Worker

Ships and Shipwrecks

World War I

World War II

Admission to The Clough House is free. For visiting Old North Church and Historic Site, please visit <a href="https://www.oldnorth.com/admission-pricing/">Admission & Pricing</a> page on their website.

A three-story brick building with three rows of five paned glass windows.

The Clough House

The Clough House is located on the campus of Old North Church and Historic Site.

The 1715 Clough House remains one of the oldest surviving brick residences in Boston. Now located on Old North Church and Historic Site's campus, the Clough House now serves as the home an upcoming new exhibit and Heritage Goods + Gifts. <h2>Coming Soon: Unearthing Childhood Archaeology Exhibit</h2> A new family-friendly archaeology exhibit is coming to Old North Church’s campus in 2025! Unearthing Childhood will explore the lives of real children of diverse backgrounds who lived in Boston’s North End in the 18th and 19th centuries through archaeological artifacts on loan from the City of Boston. Located in the Clough House behind Old North, the free exhibit will be perfect for families with children. The exhibit will be presented in partnership with the City of Boston Archaeology Department and made possible with support from Mass Humanities, the Cabot Family Charitable Trust, and an anonymous funder. Heritage Goods + Gifts features local artisans and small businesses, particularly BIPOC- and women-owned businesses. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.oldnorth.com/clough-house/">Old North Church & Historic Site's website</a>.

Visit one of Boston's oldest surviving brick residences, the Clough House at Old North Church and Historic Site. The Clough House is home to an upcoming new exhibit and Heritage Goods + Gift shop.

The Clough House at Old North Church & Historic Site

Archeology

Commerce

Hands-On

These activities are suggested for 8 - 12 year old children, but individuals of all ages are welcome to participate.

The activities range in time duration.

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Find Your Park Anywhere NPB

Find your park anywhere, from your home to your backyard, with activities spanning the National Parks of Boston. Click on the links to download the activites.  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/upload/A-Cleaner-Harbor-Accessible-508.pdf">A Cleaner Harbor</a>: Let's learn how the work of environmentalists helped Boston Harbor become clean enough to swim in!</li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/upload/An-Island-For-All-Accessible-508.pdf">Create: An Island For All</a>: If you had the chance to create your own island park for everyone to enjoy, what would it be like?</li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/upload/Contribution-Resolution-Accessible-508.pdf">Explore: Contribution Resolution</a>: Discover how your unique skills and interests can help others in your community today.</li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/upload/Flotation-Innovation-Accessible-508.pdf">Create: Flotation Innovation</a>: All aboard! Design a ship using household materials and discover how workers in the Charlestown Navy Yard innovated during WWII. Want to follow along with a ranger? Check out this <a href="https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=71A372C5-D165-4F17-9AC2-D768934CE584">video</a>, and download the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/upload/Flotation-Innovation-Activity-Sheet-Accessible.pdf">worksheet!</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/upload/Mapping-Memories-Accessible-508.pdf">Explore: Mapping Memories</a>: Time to tell your story and consider how listening to the stories of others demonstrates compassion.</li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/upload/Votes-for-Women-Accessible-508.pdf">Learn: Votes for Women!</a>: Explore and discuss how you can advocate for something you care about.</li> </ul> These activities were created in partnership with <a href="https://www.bostonharbornow.org">Boston Harbor Now</a>, <a href="https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-conservation-recreation">Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation</a>, and <a href="https://www.savetheharbor.org/">Save the Harbor/Save the Bay</a>.

Find your park anywhere, from your home to your backyard, with activities spanning the National Parks of Boston.

National Parks of Boston: Find Your Park Anywhere

Climate Change

Coasts, Islands and Atolls

Oceans

Wilderness

Women's History

Group Size: 1 – 15 people Note: Participants should be comfortable climbing stairs and must keep a close eye on any children in their group. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.oldnorth.com/admission-pricing/">Old North Church's website</a>.

Tickets: $5 per person. Children 5 and under are free.

large organ with golden pipes on the second gallery floor of a church. Statues of angels flank it.

ONC Gallery Tour

Old North Church offers special themed tours of its gallery. See below for its offerings. <h2>Cheeky Cherub Tour (currently offering)</h2> A paint restoration project is currently underway at Old North to remove layers of white overpaint and reveal some of the church’s colonial-era artwork! Expert craftspeople are uncovering 16 angels in the balcony arches that were painted in the late 1720s and 1730s by congregation member John Gibbs. Visitors to Old North in November and December will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the conservation team in action and see long-hidden history being revealed. For the best views of the paint restoration project, we suggest taking our Cheeky Cherub Tour! One of our knowledgeable Educators will take you up to the sanctuary’s balcony, where you can see the beautiful 18th century cherubs in all their splendor. You’ll learn about the sanctuary’s evolving decor over the centuries, how this artwork is tied to the church’s religious identity, and what tools and techniques the conservation team is using to uncover those cheeky cherubs. <h2>Hidden Histories Tour</h2> Old North’s gallery is a paradoxical space — home to both the church’s undesirable balcony seating and some of the sanctuary’s most costly and ornate items. In this guided tour, you’ll learn about the experiences of early Black congregants, both free and enslaved, who historically sat in the gallery. You’ll also get an up-close look at Old North’s beautiful 1759 pipe organ and the 17th century carved angels flanking it. The tour weaves together the stories of the many people whose labor and contributions shaped Old North into the place it is today. Group Size: 1 – 15 people Note: Participants should be comfortable climbing stairs and must keep a close eye on any children in their group. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.oldnorth.com/admission-pricing/">Old North Church's website</a>.

Reservations are not required, but it is possible to book tours in advance. Please visit Old North Church's <a href="https://www.oldnorth.com/admission-pricing/">Admission & Pricing</a> page for more information.

Visit Old North Church's gallery through a variety of special themed tours.

Old North Church: Balcony Tours

The mess of the USS CASSIN YOUNG which has white square tables with gray food trays on top.

USS Cassin Young Tour

Explore above and below the main deck of USS Cassin Young (DD 793), a Fletcher-class Destroyer that served in the Second World War and throughout the 1950s. Learn how such ships were built and see how the men aboard lived, served, and made sacrifices aboard. Visitors will be able to see various parts of the ship on the tour, including: the Combat Information Center, the Plotting Room, Officer's Country (or Berthing Area), Ammunition Handling Room, Officer's Mess, Sailors' Berthing Area, Crew Mess, the Galley, Barber shop, and the Bridge. Tours begin on the deck of the ship and last for approximately 45 minutes. Tickets are available for FREE on a first-come, first served basis aboard the ship. Since this tour highlights small spaces, only 12 people are allowed per tour. Visitors must be over 48" in height to safely climb the ladders. For the 2024 season, tours are Tuesday - Sunday at 11am, 2pm, and 3pm. <hr /> *To learn more about the USS Cassin Young, explore the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/features/bost/DD793/1.0/index.html#mainMenu">USS Cassin Young app</a> or visit the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/uss-cassin-young.htm">USS Cassin Young page</a>. If you have any questions, please <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/contacts.htm">contact us</a>.

For the 2024 season, tours are Tuesday - Sunday at 11am, 2pm, and 3pm.

Explore above and below the main deck of USS CASSIN YOUNG (DD 793), a Fletcher-class Destroyer that served in the Second World War and throughout the 1950s.

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