Walking the Freedom Trail in Boston 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.

Walking the Freedom Trail in Boston

November 12th 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 a ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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