Welcome to the Boston Common,
the first stop on the Freedom Trail!
The Boston Common is the oldest public park in
There are 44 acres of open land here and it began as a grazing ground for sheep and cattle. Later the fields were used for training the militia and as a place to hang pirates, witches, and criminals. This place was also used for public speakers such as Martin Luther King Jr.
Now you can navigate your way through some of the most important stops on the
Freedom Trail and learn
different facts about the American Revolution. Once you've reached a stop if you wish to learn more about it, click on the picture!
Your next stop is at a building that was constructed in 1729 as a Puritan place of worship. During
the Revolution, it was the largest building in the town and
played a significant role in the events that occurred. This is where
town meetings were held in colonial Boston because this building had
the largest capacity. Patrios met here and tried to encourage crowds to
revold against the British taxation. The Boston Tea
Party started here after Samuel Adams delivered the coded message on December 16, 1773.
Where are you headed?
A. Faneuil Hall
B. Old South Meeting House
C. Paul Revere's House
D. Old State House
Teachers! Click the link below!
