Walking the Freedom Trail in Boston

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November 12th 2010

Published: November 19th 2010

Today I had to bring my roommate to the airport so I took the occasion to stay for the day in Boston. I decided to walk the Freedom trail. It is a 2,5 mile (4km) long path through downtown Boston that passes 16 of the city's historic landmarks. On my way I stopped at Starbucks to drink and eat a special fall snack: Pumpkin Spicy latte and pumpkin bread. At Faneuil Hall I did some shopping and b... Read Full Entry

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Vanessa Magdelyns

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In 2009, I decided to participate in a program to work in America. From August 1st 2010, I worked as an educator for a year on the East Coast. I worked with children from 9 to 13 years old with mental disabilities and autism at Seven Hills Foundation, Fitchburg, MA. On my days off and vacation I traveled and discovered the American culture. Have a nice journey by following me thru this blog ... full info

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12 Paul Revere House, Nov12 2010 (1)

Paul Revere lived in this wooden house when he made his famous 'midnight ride' to warn minutemen in Lexington of the impending arrival of British troops. Revere, a silversmith, bought the house in 1770. Originally built in 1680 it is now the oldest house in downtown Boston.

12 Paul Revere House, Nov12 2010 (2)

North Ends Square, Nov12 2010

To Old North Church path, Nov12 2010

To Old North Church, Nov12 2010

13 Old North Church, Nov12 2010 (2)

On April 18, 1775, Robert Newman, sexton of the Old North Church, hung lanterns in the tower of the church, signaling to Paul Revere that British troops arrived by sea. Hence Revere knew he could best warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the arriving British troops by riding over land.

13 Old North Church, Nov12 2010 (1)

Me on the Freedom Trail, Nov12 2010

Follow the red line, Nov12 2010

To Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Nov12 2010

14 Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Nov12 2010

14 Copp

Boston's second oldest burying ground after King's Chapel's. Many of the early colonials are buried here as well as many slaves and freedmen. Robert Newman, the sexton who helped Paul Revere by hanging lantarns in the Old North Church tower, is also buried here.