At the Old North Church you can view the steeple where the two lanterns were hung that signaled Paul Revere to take his famous ride, and sparked the Revolution.
Don't miss Secret Garden on the South Side of the church. Visit the St. Francis of Assisi Garden, the 18th Century Garden and the Memorial Garden. Learn more via our blog. Read more.
Known by locals as The Prado. Brick wall on south side has historical plaques & map of area from 1646. Contains large equestrian statue with a "thinned" down Paul Revere. Learn more via our blog. Read more.
Known as a spite house because it was built to block the view of one of its neighbors. The home measures 10.4ft at its widest and 6.2ft at its narrowest. It was built in 1884. Read more via our blog! Read more.
2nd oldest cemetery in Boston from 1659. Not originally part of Freedom Trail. Later added after many visitors "added it themselves." 80% of stones contain winged skulls. More info in blog below<LINK> Read more.
Don't miss Secret Garden on the North Side of the church. The Washington Memorial Garden is peacefully serene. Read the plaque about the flying man of the Old North. Learn more via our blog. Read more.
Oldest Italian church in New England. Built 1873. 2nd oldest Italian church in America. Enjoy Peace Garden, bronze-relief of St. Leonard (on Prince St) & mural above alter. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Paul lived here with his 16(!) children. Due to his family size he qualified for an exception to quarter British troops. 90% of his home's structure is per its original design. Learn more via our blog Read more.
During 18th century there were actually 80 wharves along Boston Harbor. In 1880 Lewis Wharf was site of the Usher House which was inspiration for Edgar Allen Poe story. More info via blog. <LINK> Read more.
Just outside the building, five men were among the first casualties in the Boston Massacre. The Declaration of Independence was proclaimed from the balcony in 1776.
