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The Boston Massacre: An Audio Guide to the City’s Bloodiest Event

The Boston Massacre: An Audio Guide to the City’s Bloodiest Event

Overview

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore the months of tension between the British and American colonists that culminated in the bloody shooting, now known as the Boston Massacre.

“The riot on King Street” is what newspapers originally called the moment when British soldiers opened fire on an angry crowd in Boston on March 5, 1770.

Embark on a historical journey, exploring events leading to March 5th and the impact of British impositions like the Vagrancy, Quartering, and Tax acts. Stand on State Street, the site of the Boston Massacre, and hear history's whispered tale. Learn of Ebenezer Richardson's role in igniting tensions, and pay homage at the Granary Burying Ground, where Saml Adams rests. Marvel at Long Wharf, witness to Boston's occupation, and savor culinary delights at Quincy Market. Each step unveils a narrative of resilience, bringing Boston's history vividly to life.

City: Boston

Thu 19 Jun

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What's Included

Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it

The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring your own smartphone and headphones

What To Expect

Boston Massacre Site

Visit the true site of the Boston Massacre on State Street, where you'll hear the events as they unfolded and gain insight into the tragic confrontation between British soldiers and American colonists.

Old State House

Pass by the Old State House, the second oldest building in Boston and a symbol of British occupation, where key figures like John Hancock and Samuel Adams gathered in protest following the massacre.

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