The Freedom Trail in Boston is today's excursion. It says that it is 2.5 miles / 4 km in length. We, the walkers dispute that!! It felt a lot longer. We learnt much about the history of the fight for Independence of the "New England" colonies from British Rule. Politics, battles, skirmishes and how they changed and shaped the new American colonies. There was the battle of Bunker Hill, the burning of Charlestown, Paul Revere's ride to warn the British are coming, and the formation of the group who authored and signed the Declaration of Independence. So much history and so well documented. We had lunch in the oldest continuous restaurant in the USA, The Union Oyster House, established in 1826. No, we didn't have oysters, we had clam chowder! The weather was perfect for our day, cool but fine.
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| State House |
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| Benjamin Franklin - born in Boston |
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| The family grave of the Franklins |
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| Union House |
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| The oldest Tavern |
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| Musicians at Paul Revere's House |
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| Paul Revere's House |
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| The church where the lanterns were lit |
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| USA flag |
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| USS Constitution - a battleship from the times |
Downtown Boston blends old with new brilliantly! The Freedom Trail took us on a wonderful historic journey, I learned so much about the birth of the nation. A great day !!
ReplyDeleteFootsore - but it was a great day - the next day awaits....Carolyn
DeleteBeautiful blue skies, you must be happy travellers. Love the architecture - those red bricks! I'd love to sit inside the oldest tavern. It's a mini Flatiron, if not somewhat more rounded than it's Big Apple descendant.
ReplyDeleteOn your marks, get set, GO!
ReplyDeleteThe clam chowder count is off and running...