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This has nothing to do with the Freedom Trail, but it is one of my favorite photos of all time. From 2018, all 6 of our grandkids on the Make Way for Ducklings (Robert McCloskey children's story) statue in Public Garden in Boston. |
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile path that passes by 17 significant historical locations in Boston. It starts with site #1, Boston Common downtown, and ends at site #17, the Boston Holocaust Memorial. There are several sites in-between that are also of interest.
Last week two of our daughter-in-law's aunts and an uncle came to Boston for a visit. We went with them to walk part of the Freedom Trail. Pat and I went 10 years ago August. I remember it well as we were coming to Boston at that time to meet our new grandson! Some sites are free, some ask for a free-will donation, and some may charge an entrance fee to go inside. It's a great way to see some of Boston's amazing history.
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Site #1: Frog Pond located in Boston Common (from 2018). Established in 1634 it is America's oldest park. |
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Follow the red line! |
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Site #2: From Boston Common looking at the Massachusetts State House. |
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Beacon Hill Monument |
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Site 3: Park Street Church |
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Site 4: Granary Burial Ground |
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Site 5: King's Chapel and King's Chapel Burying Ground |
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Old City Hall |
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Site 6: Boston Latin School Site/Statue of Benjamin Franklin |
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Site 9: Old South Meeting House |
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Site 10: Old State House |
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Site 11: Boston Massacre Site |
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U.S. Custom House |
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Site 12: Faneuil Hall |
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City Market |
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Boston's Little Italy |
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Looking back at Boston |
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We had a lovely lunch at Libertine. |
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A great way to end our tour! |
Where are the Piepers now? Boston, MA
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