honorable john winthrop The Boston Common is the oldest public park in the U.S.[1] and remains the heart and soul of Boston. It sits across from Beacon Hill and Beacon Street. Originally, the Boston Common was just a pasture ground, much like smaller New England villages. Pillory, stocks, and gallows were erected in the 1600’s […]

honorable john winthrop Boston is a city best explored by walking the Freedom Trail, a three-mile (five kilometer) tour through paths laid out by the National Park Service. Meandering through the city and crossing the river into Charlestown, the path passes through about 16 major historic buildings and sites from the Revolutionary War era. It […]