I'm Shipping up to Boston


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Published: June 15th 2017
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In the year 1812, the citizens of Boston gathered to debate whether to support the growing movement to declare war on Britain. Today, the Park Service held a reenactment. It was performed in the actual room where many of the originals took place, the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. Now fully restored, it’s a classic federal room with colonnaded walls. A big painting hangs behind the stage, showing a... Read Full Entry



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Army Nurse's MemorialArmy Nurse's Memorial
Army Nurse's Memorial

In a corner of Memorial Hall
Pops performance sightlinesPops performance sightlines
Pops performance sightlines

Just as bad as they look, folks
Jennifer Hudson warmupJennifer Hudson warmup
Jennifer Hudson warmup

Her fist appearance before the national broadcast started
1812 Oveture1812 Oveture
1812 Oveture

Start of the final movement
Confetti cannonsConfetti cannons
Confetti cannons

End of the Stars and Stripes Forever
Trying to get homeTrying to get home
Trying to get home

Getting out turns into a mob



15th June 2017

Love your posts
These last few posts are really making me miss New England.
19th June 2017

Harborfest
Thanks for the comments. Harborfest was wonderful; so much history.
20th June 2017
Jennifer Hudson and the Boston Pops

Great venue
Lucky to have attended this
20th June 2017
Jennifer Hudson and the Boston Pops

Boston Pops 4th
It is a great venue. Finding good sight lines (for reasons mentioned in the blog) was a real hassle that year, though.
20th June 2017

Boston's Best
Music, music, music....this is just up our alley. What an amazing venue. As always a well written blog full of information.
20th June 2017

Boston Pops
Thanks for the comments! That year was quite good music wise. CBS brought in great artists. I really hated what it took to get in, though.

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