The Freedom Trail

Official Twitter of the Freedom Trail Foundation - the non-profit organization responsible for promoting The Freedom Trail, Boston's historic path.

[Revolutionary Spaces @RevSpaces]

Stop by the Old State House all month long to learn about working-class hero George Robert Twelves Hewes, who witnessed the birth of a new nation and lived to see the United States grow through its earliest decades! Plan your visit at https://t.co/QS8mdzsKbc

[The Freedom Trail @TheFreedomTrail]

#TombTuesday from King’s Chapel Burying Ground 🪦
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#TheFreedomTrail #bostonhistory #KingsChapel #KingsChapelBuryingGround

[Old North @OldNorth1723]

The TV show "Boston Blue" filmed a scene behind Old North Church this morning. 🎥

We can't wait to see the episode when it comes out!

[USS Constitution Museum @USSConstMuseum]

#OnThisDay in 1849 Pope Pius IX visited #USSCONSTITUTION while the ship was anchored at Gaeta, Italy. Because naval warships are considered sovereign territory, this visit made him the first pontiff to technically set foot on American territory.🇺🇸 🇻🇦

#PapalHistory #Boston #OTD

[The Freedom Trail @TheFreedomTrail]

Last month, Matthew spoke on the @tpl_org's podcast People. Nature. Big Ideas. to talk more about the history of the Boston Common.

🔗 Listen to the podcast here: https://t.co/Sbu8Q9i0hA
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#TheFreedomTrail #bostonhistory #bostoncommon

[Revolutionary Spaces @RevSpaces]

We're honored to be featured in The Boston Globe's recent article spotlighting Ruckus!

As The Boston Globe writes, "The star of the 360-degree visual and audio experience... is Old South itself." We couldn't agree more.

Read the full story: https://t.co/j0pjMz2mzi

[Old North @OldNorth1723]

During the British colonial period, Old North's rector enthusiastically pursued the conversion of Black and Indigenous people to the Church of England.

However, as you will see in this video, his views about People of Color were far from egalitarian.
https://t.co/l34a8nqte5

[Paul Revere House @PaulRevereHouse]

Don't miss Abigail Adams (as portrayed by our talented friend Laura Rocklyn) at the PRH on Saturday afternoon this weekend. Performances will start at 1:00, 1:45, and 2:30 inside our Revere Room space and are included with the price of admission. https://t.co/TawxejR5f7

[The Freedom Trail @TheFreedomTrail]

#TombTuesday from Copp's Hill Burying Ground 🪦
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#TheFreedomTrail #bostonhistory #coppshillburyingground #oldnorthchurch

[USS Constitution Museum @USSConstMuseum]

#OnThisDay in 1997, USS CONSTITUTION made history—sailing under her own power for the first time in 116 years in celebration of her 200th anniversary. Relive the moment through WCVB Boston's original report: https://t.co/acoXToYQMV

[USS Constitution Museum @USSConstMuseum]

"Old Ironsides" took center stage during Sail Boston. Now, step inside her story. Join our public historian for Vault to Vessel -- an intimate, behind-the-scenes experience. Monday, July 27, 2–4 PM. Space is limited: https://t.co/hyx7hS6RCx

[Old North @OldNorth1723]

On this day in 1978, there was a 5-alarm fire at an apartment building next to Old North Church.

Firefighters acted quickly to protect the church, and fortunately, our historic landmark was spared.

[USS Constitution Museum @USSConstMuseum]

It was a week for the record books. Thank you, USS Constitution 🇺🇸 #SailBoston #OldIronsides #TallShips #Boston

[The Freedom Trail @TheFreedomTrail]

The Freedom Trail was honored to welcome the Boston Cone yesterday 🧡

Andrew Dobbie & Danny Campbell brought the cone to celebrate the friendship between Glasgow and Boston while raising funds for Scottish Action for Mental Health & @MentalHealth_MA

📍@revspaces @oldnorth1723

[Revolutionary Spaces @RevSpaces]

July 18 is the anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston! For our July monthly spotlight, learn all about the colonies' journey to independence as well as Boston's reaction!

Plan your visit by checking out https://t.co/mZyYrs75G5

[Revolutionary Spaces @RevSpaces]

Join Revolutionary Spaces on July 19 to learn all about William Fly! From 10:30 AM-2:30 PM, enjoy pirate-themed activities for the whole family. Plus, admission is free all day for visitors ages 17 and under.

Learn more about our Hands-on History program: https://t.co/U6EZgnDKqV

[Paul Revere House @PaulRevereHouse]

Have you ever wanted to join a very elite club, comprised so far of only 4 people, and become the next Executive Director of the Paul Revere House?

Our search for Nina's replacement* closes in one week! Please share with someone who would be a good fit!
https://t.co/W8oVRpHP8y

[Old North @OldNorth1723]

Join us on Zoom on 7/21 for a conversation with the authors of "On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear."

@JuliaAngwin and Ami Fields-Meyer interviewed 100+ dissidents on 5 continents to develop 16 lessons for defying authoritarianism. RSVP:
https://t.co/MfswNbslqy

[USS Constitution Museum @USSConstMuseum]

#OnThisDay in 1976, USS CONSTITUTION led the Parade of Tall Ships. The next day, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were welcomed aboard by Commander Tyrone G. Martin.

Images: U.S. Navy photographs from the Tyrone G. Martin Collection. USS Constitution Museum Collection.

[Old North @OldNorth1723]

On this day in 1976, Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Old North Church in celebration of the Bicentennial. In a speech at the Old State House during her visit to Boston, the Queen said: