Revolutionary War and Historical Boston

Boston Massacre

On this spot died the first 5 casualties of the revolution,

in front of this building, the Old State House.

Burial Site of the 1st 6 VictimsVictims:

Samuel Gray

James Caldwell

Crispus Attucks

Patrick Carr

& the 12 year-old Christopher Snider who got caught in the cross fire

The original Declaration of Independence was from this balcony on July 7, 1776. The tradition continues each year on July 4.

Why July 7, 1776?

Think about it and be prepared to discuss.

The Old State House

Burial Stone of John Hancock, Signer of the United States

Constitution

Paul Revere’s House

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

• Did you know?– Paul Revere was only one of three riders that

famous night; William Dawes and Samuel Prescott were the others

– He was captured and never made it to Concord– He was only famous because of the poem

written about him– Samuel Prescott was the only of the three who

actually made it to Concord! Who would you have written about?

One if by land, two if by sea…

This is the famous steeple where revolutionaries hung two lanterns to signal the British were attacking by water from Charlestown.

Inside the Old North Church

Each family purchased their pew.

Churchgoers and had to bring their own coal to

heat it.

Bunker Hill Monument

This monument contains a circular stairway around a hollow center. There are 294 steps leading to the top. It is a memorial to those who died at the battles of Breed and Bunker Hill.

The Boston CommonBoston Common is a huge public park within the City Limits. It was set aside for the purpose of grazing cattle and training the soldiers of the militia. Eventually Boston turned it into a beautiful park with walking trails, the swan boat rides, playgrounds, athletic fields and a wading pond. There are also vendors that sell food, t-shirts, newspapers and other small items.

Below decks on the USS Constitution

The U.S.S. Constitution

The Constitution is the oldest ship in the U.S. Navy that is still in commission. It sails once per year into Boston Harbor. Naval officers and Seamen are assigned to the Constitution just like any other post in the Navy.

Firepower of the USS Constitution