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Explore American History by Visiting the Ruins and Buildings of Boston

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Oct 30, 2019

Catalogue

  • 1. The Old State House
  • 2. The Site of the Boston Massacre
  • 3. Massachusetts State House
  • 4. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
  • 5. Faneuil Hall
  • 6. Old North Church
  • 7. The Old South Meeting House
  • 8. Bunker Hill Monument
  • 9. USS Constitution Museum
  • 10. Granary Burying Ground
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Explore American history by visiting the ruins and buildings of Boston

Boston is known as "one of the oldest cities in America". In 1620, the English puritans took the "Mayflower" ship here, and settled near Massachusetts. Thus, the city gradually formed. During the American Revolution, the city witnessed the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill and many other major historical events. The city's ruins and architecture tell the story of America.

Surrounded by the tall and modern buildings of Boston, a two-story brick building looks very distinctive and unique. It is the Old State House of Boston. The building is dwarfed by the tall buildings in the downtown, but it was actually the site of one of the most glorious moments in American history.

On July 18, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was first declared to the jubilant public on the eastern balcony of the Old State House. It can be said that it was from this building that Americans truly realized their ideal of freedom. Currently, the assembly room serves as a Museum of Boston History, which displays the history of the Boston area from the colonial period to the recent period. In this museum, people can learn about the city's past as well as the history of its independence.

Explore American History by Visiting the Ruins and Buildings of Boston

The site of the Boston Massacre is located on the east side of the Old State House. The large circular stone plate in the middle of the busy intersection is just where the Massacre took place. This also became an important impetus for the Independence Movement in the United States and also led to the famous Boston Tea Party.

Explore American History by Visiting the Ruins and Buildings of Boston

The Massachusetts State Capitol is a classical building with a golden dome on the beacon hill in Boston. With red-brick walls, white columns and a golden roof, the building stands out in the sky, and has long been a symbol of Boston. In front of the building is a statue of Joseph Hooke riding a horse, commemorating the excellent efforts of the Major of the United States Army in the Seminole Wars, the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. There are many other statues in front of the building, including those of former US President John f. Kennedy, former US Secretary of State Daniel Webster and the Educator Horace Mann.

The interior of the building is magnificent. The flag hall below the dome has a collection of battle flags from the civil war. Inside the stairwell, you can also see the mural paintings of Paul Revere's ride to deliver a message and the Boston Tea Party. In the underground archives and museums, there are also many precious historical documents including The Mayflower Compact.

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is located in the shoal at the end of Congrice Avenue. The merchant ship Beaver II sitting alongside the Museum is just a replica of the old tea party ship. At the night of December 16, 1773, as a protest against Britain’s grant of tea shipping privilege to India, the north American people's struggle for independence was inspired. This carefully planned and non-violent protest was one of the most important events in the American Independence Movement. The museum displays a series of original materials and tools from the event of that year. After visiting the museum, you can get on the deck of Beaver II to experience the scene from that year.

Explore American History by Visiting the Ruins and Buildings of Boston

Faneuil Hall is located on the Liberty Road in Boston. It was built by the merchant prince Peter Faneuil in 1742. Originally as a market, it then served as a gathering place for the citizens of Boston for free discussion before the outbreak of the War of Independence. It witnessed numerous meetings and speeches by patriots. Therefore, it was also called the cradle of freedom, playing an important role in American history.

Explore American History by Visiting the Ruins and Buildings of Boston

Old North Church built in 1723 is the oldest church in Boston. It is of great significance in American history and listed as a national historical landmark in the United States. It once appeared in the movie National Treasure 1. The external facade and internal stigma of the church are mostly decorated with reliefs, and the interior is pure white. All the decorations are beautiful and lively, but full of the imprint of the colony, reflecting the history of the colony. At the back door of the church stands a bronze statue of Paul Revere on horseback, commemorating the legendary night run.

Explore American History by Visiting the Ruins and Buildings of Boston

The Old South Meeting House was built in 1729 and was once the largest building in Boston before the War of Independence. Many colonial gatherings took place here, including a gathering of more than 5,000 citizens on December 16, 1773 to advocate for independence. Samuel Adams, John Hancock and others also attended the gatherings. That night, the famous Boston Tea Party broke out and The Old South Meeting House hence became known throughout the world. This is the exhibition site of historical materials about American independent history.

Explore American History by Visiting the Ruins and Buildings of Boston

Bunker Hill Monument is located in Breed's Hill. As one of the earliest monuments in the United States, it broke ground in 1827 and was completed for visitors in 1843. It was built to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill happening in the hill on June 17, 1775. It was the first major armed conflict between the British army and the colonial militia, and one of the most famous battles during the War of Independence.

Explore American History by Visiting the Ruins and Buildings of Boston

USS Constitution Museum is a non-profit privately-run museum located on Charlestown Navy Yard. The Museum, built from a building in Pier II of the former Yard, is part of Boston National Historical Park. The Museum offers exhibitions of various materials related to the Constitution and naval history. Currently, USS Constitution is the oldest in-service naval vessel and the oldest in-service vessel in the world.

Explore American History by Visiting the Ruins and Buildings of Boston

Granary Burying Ground next to the Park-street Church is the final resting place for heroes who died in War of Independence as well as Boston luminaries. Though small, Granary Burying Ground has a quiet and serene spirit, because those sleeping here are men and women who are remembered in the history of the founding of the United States. It is also the resting place for multiple famous figures who signed the Declaration of Independence, Samuel Adams, the leader of Boston Tea Party, and Paul Revere, famous for the Battle of Lexington.

Explore American History by Visiting the Ruins and Buildings of Boston

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