Yes, THAT North Church. The same one made famous by the poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The one that inspired the famous line, “One if by land and two if by sea…” When you visit Boston is the Old North Church is definitely a “must-see”. Don’t pass up the chance to stand in the streets of Boston, just like Paul Revere once did. Gaze anxiously up at the tower of the Old North Church, imagining [...]
One if by land and two if by sea was the lantern signal that came on April 18, 1775 and began the 63 mile midnight ride for which Paul Revere is famous. First by rowboat across the Charles River from North Boston to Charlestown, then horseback to Concord he warned all patriots with the call “The Regulars are coming” (not “The British are coming”). This route encompasses the present day towns of Somerville, Medford and Arlington. Parts of the route offer annual reenactments of the ride.Want more? Click here/tag
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Before you can appreciate the present, you must understand the past. So while you’re in Boston, Massachusetts, why don’t you walk the Freedom Trail and take a 2.5 mile tour through United States history?
Seventeen important, historic landmarks pepper the trail. From the Massachusetts State House to the Old South Meeting House, where the Boston Tea Party was planned, you can practically see the creation of the United States through the eyes of the founding fathers.Confused? Here ‘s a little help . Walking [...]
You have probably heard of “Old Ironsides,” the “unsinkable” warship first launched in 1797. She was one of six warships authorized for construction or purchase by the Naval Act of 1794. Officially named the USS Constitution by George Washington, this amazing ship came to fame during the War of 1812, when British cannonballs kept bouncing off its sturdy wooden sides as if the ship was made of iron. During that war, it defeated five British warships and captured numerous merchant ships. In its long history, it has never been defeated in battle.
In the 1840′s, the Constitution circled the globe. [...]
