The Freedom Trail
Go beyond Revolutionary War history books with this self-guided Freedom Trail walking tour.
“The riot on King Street” is what newspapers originally called the moment when British soldiers opened fire on an angry crowd in Boston on March 5, 1770.
The Boston Massacre
Boston’s the city that ignited the American Revolution, led the country in the fight to abolish slavery and, ultimately, saved the Union.
The Boston Civil War Tour
Boston’s art is the key to unlocking its rich 400-year history. On this walking tour, you’ll hear the backstories behind the city’s monuments
Boston in Brass and Bronze
Boston’s revolutionary spirit didn’t emerge overnight. It was forged through years of defiance, from merchants smuggling wine, to ropewalkers brawling with British soldiers.
Brawlers, Smugglers, and Redcoats
Email walkbostonhistory@gmail.com or contact Mitch Lapin at 781-591-2955 for a guided private walking tour.
The Revere King Chapel bell, installed May 10, 1816, weighing 2.437 lbs., the second largest made
Paul Revere, the artisan, age 38, by John Singleton Copley, at the Museum of Fine Art
At 79, in his staunch colonial dress. By Gilbert Stuart, in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. 1813
The Old North Church steeple toppled in the 1804 hurricane; now 16 feet lower.
The occupying force had little reverence for burial grounds, church's, landmarks or vacant homes
Captain Jackson serves hot chocolate from the 18th C; the third most popular drink after cider
Mitch Lapin leading a tour down the Freedom Trail.
Paul's sketch for the Boston Massacre trials.
As a young man Paul lived next door to the Hichbourns. Paul's father married Deborah Hichbourn.
Paul @ 19, took over his father's business but had to pay off his indenture to his mother
4/18/1775, two friends, a petticoat, a dog and a borrowed horse helped Paul make history this night.
The Revere family home and Foundry in Canton Ma. Open today.
Click on each circled walker in the map to follow in Paul Revere's footsteps.
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Mitch, I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to you. I am so so sorry. I got pulled away from a student and when I turned around, you guys were gone please thank the other tour guide as well as I just surveyed the kids and the consensus was that the tours were both amazing.!!! I can’t thank you enough!
Kimberly G.
Thu, Mar 12, 2026 11:34 AM (4 days ago)
★★★★★