Day 15

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Hello from Boston!

First an apology for delays: I had a sore throat and the site was down for the past two days, so all of us were out of sorts.

And now, Boston! We got here at noon and have been walking and touring ever since. Foot sore and full of facts, here we come back to our hotel and find that we have been upgraded to an 18th floor corner room over looking Boston Commons, Boston Harbor, and a good part of the city.

So many photos today, I will let them tell the story of our 15th day.

Good -night!

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Photos

The State House
We begin walking the Freedom Trail through Boston

My Great Great Grandmother
The grave stone (recreated after her's comletely decayed) of my 10th great grandmother, Mary Chilton. Mary is purpoted to be the first European woman in America.

The Boston Massacre
This is where the actual massacre occured, the revolution began, and America was subsequently born.

Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin's parents are buried just across from our hotel. He and his brother could not get along so Benjamin moved to Philadelphia..the "City of Brotherly Love...."

Relics from Bunker HIll
These were retrieved from Bunker Hill. Another of my ancestors died at Bunker Hill.

Rvolutionary War
Four of my ancestors fought in the Rev War. Most only signed up for a few months at a time, and one deserted at harvest time.

Old North Church
Looking out the window into the Francis of Assissi garden

Paul Revere's House
His parent's were French Hugenouts: his name was originally Revoire.

Old North Church
A bust of George Washington

Old North Church
Increase and Cotton Mathers preached from this pulpit.

Old North Church
A lantern such as the once that was hung from the church when the "British were coming...one if by land and two if by sea....."

A Memorial to Those Lost in Iraq and Afgahanistan
A chilling memorial created of dog tags from those killed in the war. When the wind blows the sound they create is like wind chimes. This is outside of the Old North Church.

The Old State House
This building has been totally restored. The Boston Massacre began here. To the left was a barracks for the 4,000 English soldiers who were in charge of keeping the 16,000 Bostonians in order.

the Cat Who Swallowed the Canary
I got John into long pants and a blue blazer--doesn't he look nice?

Our Room
Here we are on the 18th floor.....sweet!

The View from Our Hotel Room
Looking down on Boston Commons

Comments

[Richard]

Four nights in Cape Cod? You'll run out of new places to eat!