Even before the Great Fire of 1872, which destroyed almost eight hundred buildings in the heart of downtown, fire had already irrevocably altered the city of Bo

For two days in November, 1872, a massive fire swept through Boston, leaving the downtown in ruins and the population traumatized. Coming barely a year after th

A thorough yet concise walking guide to one of America’s most important historic destinations Relive the birth of America along Boston’s historic two-and-a-

A guide to touring the Freedom Trail in Boston, with explanatory material for the 'official' Freedom Trail stops, and includes suggestions for alternatives to t

Boston's iconic Freedom Trail® has long been the best way to discover the city's integral role in the dawn of American independence. Winding its way through Bo