Freedom Trail Foundation

02/14/2025

One of our Freedom Trail Players, Phillis Wheatley, recently spoke with WBZ NewsRadio's New England Weekend about our African American Patriots® Tour.

🗓️ Public tours run every Saturday and Sunday in February at 10:45 a.m., departing from Boston Common Visitors Information Center

🎟️ For more information on tickets, visit the link in our bio.

February is Black History Month, and the Freedom Trail Foundation is offering special tours highlighting the rich and often overlooked history of African-Americans who've made an impact on the city's history. The tours promise a great walk around Boston, some enlightening and enriching conversations...

02/14/2025

John Dickinson, a member of the first and second Continental Congress, died on in 1808

Freedom Trail Player Nate Gundy, who portrays Robert Newman, recounts the death of a founder for This Day In History!Brought to you by Freedom Trail Foundati...

02/13/2025

We're just two days away from the LEGO® Maritime Festival & Competition! ⚓ Bring your imagination to life and let your creativity set sail with hands-on LEGO fun for all ages during school vacation week from Feb 15-23, 10am - 5 pm daily. 🧱

✨ New this year! To celebrate the countdown to the Navy's 250th Birthday, we're launching exclusive LEGO Kits of USS CONSTITUTION, USS CASSIN YOUNG, and USS NANTUCKET! https://bit.ly/3HjDJt4

Funded, in part, by the MA250 Grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.

02/13/2025

to the Paul Revere House 🎞️
📸: Old School Boston

02/13/2025

The Boston Board of Health was established in 1799, and Paul Revere was appointed the president on

Freedom Trail Player Cliff Odle, who portrays Barzillai Lew, recounts early health code enforcement in Boston for This Day In History!Brought to you by the F...

02/12/2025

Join us tonight, Wednesday 2/12, for a special talk on Zoom with the award-winning journalist and historian Colin Woodard!

We'll be chatting about his celebrated book "American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America." RSVP before tickets are gone: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-chat-american-nations-with-colin-woodard-tickets-1144760622839

02/12/2025

Did you know that Massachusetts teachers always receive FREE admission to both our historic sites (plus one guest)! February school vacation week is the perfect time to see what our museums have to offer and to book your next school field trip.

Want more information about our educational group offerings? Email [email protected] for more details and to check our winter and spring availability!

https://revolutionaryspaces.org/educate/

02/12/2025

The General Court temporarily relocated to Charlestown due to a smallpox outbreak on in 1659

Freedom Trail Player Angie Jepson, who portrays Elizabeth Otis, recounts the results of a Smallpox outbreak on politics for This Day In History!Sponsored by ...

02/12/2025

In recognition of , the is partnering with MAAH to provide FREE admission and tours for all visitors from February 21-23. Join us during February school vacation week and see our new exhibit, !

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, use code "RSF" when reserving your tickets online or in-person.

02/11/2025

Who says LEGO® builds are for kids? Join us on Feb 21, from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Museum for an exclusive 21+ LEGO® Night! 🍹🧱. Build your own custom LEGO® ship kit or set your imagination free with creative free-builds! Enjoy two drinks & hors d’oeuvres with your ticket.

🎟️ Limited spots available—grab your tickets now! https://bit.ly/3QguLQV

02/11/2025

Boston's African-American community rented the use of Faneuil Hall for religious purposes on

Freedom Trail Player Cliff Odle, who portrays Barzillai Lew, recounts the use of Faneuil Hall for black worship in Boston for This Day In History!Sponsored b...

02/11/2025

Tombstone of William Hall, 1771 at Granary Burying Ground 🪦

02/11/2025

🎉 SCHEDULING REMINDER 🎉

USS Constitution will be open on Monday, February 17, for public tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in observance of Presidents' Day. The public will be able to view a 21-gun salute, commemorating the holiday, aboard the ship at approximately 12 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you!

Huzzah!

02/11/2025

This April marks the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” lantern signal in Old North Church’s steeple. On 4/16, we will celebrate this momentous occasion with the award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns!

Join us as Ken accepts the Third Lantern Award, delivers remarks from our pulpit, and shares a short clip from his forthcoming PBS series “The American Revolution.” Tickets are available now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lanterns-luminaries-with-ken-burns-tickets-1222283866949

02/10/2025

02/10/2025

We’re hiring! Have you always had an avid love for American History and enjoyed storytelling? Consider applying to become a Freedom Trail Player, it might be the right fit for you.
🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4135699311/

02/10/2025

A snowy weekend's on tap - a perfect time to stay cozy and listen in to the latest episode of New England Weekend:

- Katie Greene, VP of Marketing and Events for One SouthCoast, talks about their upcoming Women's Forum and Expo next month in Dartmouth and another special event that features a former Red Sox star
- Meg Hagen and Erin Gallagher, Co-Founders of the Children’s Museum of Franklin , share the story of how their shared idea of an educational play space for kids in their town turned into the state's newest children's museum
- A guide from the Freedom Trail Foundation playing poet Phillis Wheatley tells us about the Foundation's African-American Patriots tours, which are underway right now to celebrate Black History Month in Boston

Listen live at the dates and times below, or pull up the on your preferred streaming service (including the app!) to listen on your own time.