The site of the Boston Tea Party, The ride of Paul Revere, The American Revolution, Harvard University and of course the bar that started the series - Cheers.
The Freedom Trail in Boston is the story about the Boston Tea Party which is 1 of many issues that the Americans had with the English which led to the start of American Revolutionary War.
The ride of Paul Revere ... which saves the capture of John Hancock and the guns and ammunition.
These building were the printing press for many famous authors
On this balcony the new US Constitution was read to the people of Boston
The oldest pubs in Boston
The building the ammunition and guns were hidden from the English army
Paul Revere monument
The church where the lanterns were lit to warn every body that the English were on the way. 1 lantern for army by land and 2 lanterns for army by sea. The whole story that he road through the streets yelling " the British are coming " is not true.
The first battle of the American Revolution at Bunker Hill. Locals of the area, farmers and a few soldiers dug in and became the first Patriots of the USA.
They lost the battle with heavy losses but the English who were regular army also lost many. The Brits underestimated how strong the Patriots were.
USS Constitution the oldest US Navy battle ship. Never lost a battle - with a 24 gun broadside fire power ... there wont be much left ... then they swing around and smash them with another 24 guns.
By the way this was closed to the public due the Government closure.... GGGGRRRRR
Had a day extra in Boston so I went to see the famous Harvard University. WOW!!
The Oldest Uni in the USA
The largest library in the world...its 5 floors high...3 floors below the ground and stretches underground for 200 yards.
remember the movie - Trading Places - the Winthrops...
As for the sports - home of the current NHL Stanley Cup winners - Boston Bruins and NBA's Boston Celtics.
The first day i arrive and the cab driver pulls into the street and at the end of the street is the TD Gardens. I completely forgot of where i was staying and said, "OMG its the Boston Gardens". I found the hostel, half a block from the stadium, put my bags in and made my way to the TD Gardens.
Was open ... Wooo Hooo .. was able to do a self paced tour of the two teams Hall of Fame. WOW!
It was on the levels where you go in for the seating ... I open the curtains that were drawn and OMG the court is set up for the Celtics Basketball game.
Here are a few happy snaps ....
More Sports....The oldest Baseball park in the USA - Fenway Park.
The home of the Boston Redsox. They are currently in the World Series.
on top of the "Green Monster" ...its so much bigger than I thought.
view from the pressbox ...
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