Boston Common Between Beacon and Tremont Streets, Boston, MA The center of many activities throughout the year, the city's grand park is the oldest park in the United States. Five were killed, among them Crispus Attucks, the first African-American patriot to be killed in the Colonial Era. The massacre was a watershed event in the period leading up to the American Revolution. The Freedom Trail tour is sponsored here. This replica of the original ship houses a museum detailing a history of the events leading up to the Tea Party.
Admission is charged.
This walk honors some of the city's most prominent women, encompassing Beacon Hill, the North End, Chinatown and downtown Boston. Maps for this walk are available at Boston Common. The Battle of Bunker Hill is recreated in multi-media show, which runs seasonally. There is an admission charge. Admission to the Navy Yard is free, but there is a charge for the museum.