Monday, July 2nd

10am-3:30pm – What’s Under the Golden Dome?
The State House, Secretary of the Commonwealth
Tours Division (617-727-3676)
Beacon Street at Park Street
Meet at Tour Desk on the second floor
A guided tour of the historic Bulfinch State House
www.state.ma.us/sec/trs

10am-4pm – One Ship, One Crew, One Nation!
USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown (617-426-1812)
Discover how these elements combine to preserve the new
Republic in the hands-on 1812 Discovery Center
Admission by Donation
www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org

10am-4pm – Behind the Scenes at Old North Church
Old North Church (617-523-4848)
Meet at 193 Salem Street, North End
Tour the church’s crypt and bell tower
Admission  $3-$5
www.oldnorth.com

10am-4pm – Tour Copps Hill Burial Ground
Old North Church (617-523-4848)
193 Salem Street, North End
 A walking tour  of Boston’s second oldest burial ground
Admission  $3-$5
www.oldnorth.com

10am-4pm – Who Hung the Lanterns at Old North Church?
Old North Church (617-523-4848)
193 Salem Street, North End
Delve into the mystery of who hung the lanterns on April 18, 1775
Admission $3-$5
www.oldnorth.com

10am-4pm – Two if by Sea:  Family Fun
Old North Church (617-523-4848)
193 Salem Street, North End
Hear the story of the lanterns and make a paper lantern
to take home. Go on a scavenger hunt inside the church
Admission $2 per family
www.oldnorth.com

10:30am-3:30pm – Tory Stories
King’s Chapel (617-523-1749)
Corner of Tremont and School Streets
Join Tory families (Loyalists) as they plan their
hurried escape from Boston to Nova Scotia
Donation requested
www.kings-chapel.org

10:30am-4pm – Explore the Freedom Trail
Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
Meet at BosTix Booth, Faneuil Hall
A walking tour into history led by a Colonial guide
(every hour on the half hour)
Admission $7-$13, tickets online
www.thefreedomtrail.org

11am-4pm – Explore the Freedom Trail
Freedom Trail Foundation  (617-357-8300)
Visitor Information Center on Boston Common 
A walk into history led by a Colonial guide
(every hour on the hour)
Admission $7-$13, tickets online
www.thefreedomtrail.org

11am-2pm – Luncheon on the Harbor
Odyssey Cruises (866-307-2469), and Spirit of
Boston (866-310-2469)
Enjoy lunch while cruising on the Harbor
Admission $35-$50, reservations required
www.odysseycruises.com
www.spiritcruises.com

Noon-12:30pm – Captain Kidd’s Treasure Hunt
Boston By Foot (617-367-2345)
Meet at Samuel Adams’ Statue, Faneuil Hall,
Congress Street
A self-guided hunt for history with a pirate’s map
Admission per group $10 (up to 10), includes kit
www.bostonbyfoot.org

Noon-1:30pm – African-American Patriots
Boston Common Visitor’s Center, 139 Tremont Street
A guided walking tour of Cripus Attucks, Phillis Wheatley and Prince Hall’s 18th century Boston
Admission $3-$7
www.thefreedomtrail.org

1pm-2pm – Beacon Hill’s Treasures
Otis House Museum (617-994-5920)
141 Cambridge Street
A guided walking tour of Beacon Hill in the
early days of the Republic
Admission $6-$12, reservations required
www.historicnewengland.org

1:30pm-4pm – Explore the North End
Freedom Trail Foundation  (617-357-8300)
BosTix Booth, Faneuil Hall
Discover 18th century Boston led by a Colonial guide
Admission $7-$13, tickets online
www.thefreedomtrail.com

3pm-4pm – Beacon Hill’s Treasures
Otis House Museum (617-994-5920)
141 Cambridge Street
A guided walking tour of Beacon Hill in the
early days of the Republic
Admission $6-$12, reservations required
www.historicnewengland.org

5pm-10pm – Dinner Cruises
Boston Yacht Charters (617-723-8810),
Odyssey  Cruises (866-307-2469), Spirit of
Boston (866-310-2469)
Enjoy a delightful dinner and sunset in a unique setting
Times, lengths, and prices vary, reservations required
www.bostonyachtcharters.com
www.odysseycruises.com
www.spiritofboston.com

5:30pm-7pm – Charlestown: Where Boston Began
Boston By Foot (617-367-2345)
Meet at main entrance (Gate 1), Charlestown Navy Yard
A guided walking tour of the early Puritan Settlement,
The Battle of Bunker Hill and the Monument
Admission $12, BBF members $5
www.bostonbyfoot.org

5:30pm-7pm – Historic Boston Pubs
Freedom Trail Foundation (617-357-8300)
BosTix Booth at Faneuil Hall
Visit the real headquarters of the American
Revolution – four historic pubs!
Admission $43, must be 21,reservations required
www.thefreedomtrail.org

6:30pm-8:30pm – Moonlight Splash In
Boston Duck Tours (617-450-0068)
New England Aquarium, Central Wharf
Enjoy a moonlight tour of Boston by land and water
Admission $18-$27
www.bostonducktours.com

 

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