The Boston Massacre: An Audio Guide to the City’s Bloodiest Event
Overview
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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.
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
Begin your journey at Long Wharf, the oldest and longest wharf in America, where the British initiated their occupation of Boston, setting the stage for the tensions that led to the Boston Massacre.
Pass by the historic Chart House, built in 1760 by John Hancock, a prominent merchant and advocate for colonial rights, as you delve into the events leading up to the March 5th massacre.
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The Boston Massacre: An Audio Guide to the City’s Bloodiest Event
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
Entrance fees to any attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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