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15 Historic Landmarks in Boston to Visit with the Family

Being one of the oldest cities in the US, Boston is bursting with history. If you’re living in the city or nearby, or just visiting, you need to check out these iconic historical landmarks and explore Boston and America’s past. Get ready to bring history to life by visiting these historic sites while exploring this modern city!

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Monument Sq, Charlestown, MA 02129

Bunker Hill Monument

The Bunker Hill Monument consists of a 221-foot granite obelisk located on Breed’s Hill, where the Battle of Bunker Hill occurred. This crucial moment in history is a must-learn subject for your kids, and what better way of learning about it than visiting the site?

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19 N Square, Boston, MA 02113

Paul Revere House

Paul Revere left his house on April 8, 1775, to embark on a journey that will make him into a legend. Today, you can visit that house which is downtown Boston’s oldest building. You will get to see how the 17th-century citizens lived and get a glimpse of the colonial times.

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98 Union St, Boston, MA 02129

New England Holocaust Memorial

The New England Holocaust is a memorial to the people murdered during the Holocaust. This is a must-visit landmark in Massachusetts for the whole family to learn about such an important mankind event. Each of the six glass columns symbolizes the millions of lives that were lost, one of the six biggest concentration camps, and the six years that the Holocaust lasted.

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8 Smith Ct, Boston, MA 02114

African Meeting House

The African Meeting House served as a school, church, meeting space, and the place where The New England Anti-Slavery Society was established. In 1832, Maria Stewart and Frederick Douglass gave speeches inside the house.

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193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113

Old North Church

The oldest church building in Boston, this is the place where Paul Revere and Robert Newman warned residents that the British were coming by sea in 1775. You can not only tour the site but also attend mass, as it still remains an active Episcopal church.

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206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109

Old State House

Old State House is the oldest building still standing in the city. This is where Boston residents first heard the Declaration of Independence from the balcony! If this isn’t enough to convince you of visiting, outside the house you can still view the spot where the first fight for Independence occurred.

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Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108

Granary Burying Ground

The final resting place for those who helped shape American history. This small cemetery houses the graves of historical figures such as Paul Revere, John Hancock, citizens who were killed in the Boston Massacre, and many others.

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Fort Warren, Boston, MA

Fort Warren

Fort Warren was used as a prison during the Civil War. Located on George’s Island, it is said that the place is haunted, but yet such a worth-visiting landmark of Boston to visit with the entire family!

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