"The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people..."
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit to a city with over three centuries of revolution.
Freedom Trail Audio Tour
Listen to stories of the Freedom Trail, whether in Downtown Boston or at home! Available in Spanish and French too!
Black Heritage Trail Tour
Discover the north slope of Beacon Hill and Boston's abolition history with the Black Heritage Trail.
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Learn about this "Decisive Day" through this video series and article.
250 Years of Revolution
Explore how personal lives and mass movements in Boston have been tied to the continuing memory of the American Revolution.
Bunker Hill Memory
How have people remembered the Battle of Bunker Hill and the monument that commemorates it at different moments in history?
Last updated: January 21, 2025