Join a Park Ranger from the National Parks of Boston on a Black Heritage Trail® Tour to learn about the Black community of Beacon Hill that thrived before, during, and after the American Civil War.
60-90 Minutes
Join a park ranger for a free 75 minute walking tour and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence.
75 Minutes
Join a Park Ranger for a special guided tour exploring Boston's rich history as a city of revolutions.
60-75 Minutes
Explore above and below the main deck of USS CASSIN YOUNG (DD 793), a Fletcher-class Destroyer that served in the Second World War and throughout the 1950s.
45 Minutes
Listen to a ranger dressed in period clothing discuss why three men from different backgrounds fought in the battle. The program concludes with a musket firing demonstration!
30 Minutes
Join National Parks of Boston Rangers as we recreate historic town meetings.
30-45 Minutes
Visit one of Boston's oldest surviving brick residences, the Clough House at Old North Church and Historic Site. The Clough House is home to the free exhibit "Unearthing Childhood: 300 Years of North End Kids," and Heritage Goods + Gift shop.
Originally conceptualized in the 1950s, the Freedom Trail® is an iconic symbol of Boston. Its red brick line snakes through some of the oldest parts of the City, navigating visitors to some of the most significant historic sites in the Downtown, North End, and Charlestown neighborhoods of Boston.
2-12 Hours
Visit the Historic Cradle of Liberty's marketplace, Visitor Center, Great Hall, and Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.
Explore Downtown Boston, Beacon Hill, and Charlestown with a self-guided audio tour!
Step aboard USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned ship in the United States Navy. Naval officers and crew still serve aboard her as interpretative historians.
15-30 Minutes
Old South Meeting House's exhibits that explore the sites rich history of debate during the American Revolution.
30-60 Minutes
Walk through the pews and admire the stained glass windows of this Anglican Church originally built in 1723 and learn about the story behind the famed lanterns.
15-30 Minutes
Take a 45-min walking tour through Charlestown with a ranger around the actual terrain where the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought.
90 Minutes
Take a self-guided tour of Old North’s historic crypt, where 1,100 people were laid to rest.
25 Minutes
Visit Old North Church's gallery through a variety of special themed tours.
15 Minutes
Join National Parks of Boston Rangers in an interactive program based on the 1873 Woman's Tea Party meeting.
30-45 Minutes
Join Rangers in this town meeting on the Boston Tea Party to explore arguments about patriotism, destruction of private property, and the meaning of liberty.
30-45 Minutes
Join National Parks of Boston Rangers in an interactive program that recreates the historic meeting of abolitionists who protested freedom seeker Anthony Burns' arrest.
30-45 Minutes
Become a Junior Ranger at Boston African American National Historic Site by learning about the sites along the Black Heritage Trail Trail® here in Boston.
Take a self-guided tour through the well-preserved rooms where Paul Revere and his family lived for about twenty years.
20-45 Minutes
Become a Junior Ranger at Boston National Historical Park by learning about the sites along the Freedom Trail® here in Boston.
At the exhibits of the Bunker Hill Museum, visitors can explore more about the Battle of Bunker Hill, the construction of the Bunker Hill Monument, the memory of the battle, and the history of the Charlestown neighborhood.
30-60 Minutes
Before exploring the Charlestown Navy Yard, take a few minutes to watch an introductory film on the Charlestown Navy Yard.
12 Minutes
Find your park anywhere, from your home to your backyard, with activities spanning the National Parks of Boston.
30-60 Minutes
Bring your furry friend to the National Parks of Boston and take the B.A.R.K. Ranger pledge to become a Bark Ranger!
5-15 Minutes
Take a tour of Old North's bell tower! Visitors will explore the archive room and the bell ringing chamber: two behind-the-scenes areas that aren’t typically open to guests.
25 Minutes
Join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge to learn about the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory.
15-30 Minutes
Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 60 minute walking tour of how Bostonians protested for liberty at Faneuil Hall, Old State House, & Old South Meeting House.
60 Minutes
Join the National Parks of Boston for Sunday Funday! Rangers organize family friendly activities at the Charlestown Navy Yard on Sundays throughout the summer
Discover Old North’s secrets and stories with a brand-new audio tour! Available in English or Spanish, the tour weaves together the story of Paul Revere’s famous lantern signal with recent research into the lives of Old North’s free and enslaved Indigenous and Black congregants.
0-35 Minutes
The Old State House's exhibits explore the founding of the United States as well as examine the legacies of the events surrounding the American Revolution.
30-60 Minutes
The USS Constitution Museum dives into the history of the oldest active vessel in the United States Navy. Serving as the memory and educational voice of USS Constitution, the Museum provides engaging hands-on experiences for all visitors.
30-90 Minutes
Enjoy lively concerts throughout the summer at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
1-2 Minutes
Watch a film that follows the story of Lewis Hayden and his family as they seek freedom on the Underground Railroad and become activists living in Boston, Massachusetts.
18 Minutes
Virtual programs
45-60 Minutes
Become a Junior Ranger at Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park!
Explore Old North through a scavenger hunt narrated by Prince, the friendly North End cat who used to frequent the church.
Walk through the exhibits of the Navy Yard's Visitor Center to learn about the history of the Yard and the ingenuity of its workers.