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Fantastic historical graveyard filled to the brim with interesting people and wonderful headstones. Unfortunately many headstones cannot be viewed closely due to a combination of remoteness and/or orientation you must only walk on designated pathways, however there are plenty to see nonetheless. Lots of squirrels to keep the kids amused too! Lots of helpful information signs throughout graveyard.A must see if you are visiting Bahston common.
I don’t know how anyone could give this anything but five stars. Right in the middle of a busy major US city, there is a beautiful park, or so it seems. It is actually the burial site of some of the most important people in our country‘s history. Paul Revere is buried here. Samuel Adams is buried here. The five victims of the Boston massacre are buried here. The list goes on and on. It is very peaceful, and there is a cloud of reverence about the place. I highly recommend going here. I hope that the Boston preservation society does something to improve and preserve the headstones before they erode to a point that they are not legible.
What an amazing American treasure! For those with an interest in history or a love of cemeteries, this place is a “must see.” Founded in 1660, this burial ground contains the remains of some of the amazing people responsible for founding this country. Many people who were present at the Boston tea party are buried here. Paul Revere, who made his famous ride through this town, is buried on these grounds, as are the parents of Benjamin Franklin. Several signers of the declaration of independence are also buried here. It’s a small plot of land containing just 2 acres but is filled with so much American history. I was there early in the morning, like 7 AM. The light was beautiful, the site was very quiet. I recommend this site for anyone visiting Boston and has a passion for history.
Came early on a Saturday morning for equal parts history and photos. Very few visitors at that time around 8:00 AM-ish. There are plenty of informative plaques to explain some history if you don't/cant do a tour.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo wait
Our fourth stop on the Freedom Trail. This burying ground has the final resting place of the likes of Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and many other founding leaders.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entryFree
This burying grounds holds the remains of well known revolutionary era individuals: Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock, and those killed in the Boston Massacre. Don't miss it.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entryFree
One of the oldest cemetery's in Boston! See the grave sites of John Hancock, Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and many more!! There is also a monolith for Benjamin Franklin's family he is actually buried in Philadelphia I think.
Shortly after the start of the Freedom Trail, around the corner from the Park street Church you'll find this small, but nice and historic cemetery. While the Church was closed, the entrance to the graveyard was open, and it's free. It's a final resting place for Sam Adams, Paul Revere and other important figures from the Revolutionary war.
This place is U.S. History 101. Astonishing history and a must when visiting Boston. The victims of the Boston Massacre!! Wow! I just finished a pint at Sam Adams taproom, so paying my respects at his resting place was fitting.
It's so crazy how Boston has evolved. When you think about it being a place that was settled long before America became a country then how now it's a hub of the north. It's most interesting because places like this cemetery remind you just how old it is. Surrounded by modern buildings, this unassuming plot of land is home to some very famous names like John Hancock, Paul Revere, Mother Goose, and those who perished in the Boston Massacre. Most helpful was a guy who handed me a map I could use while I was in there. Without knowing where to look, it would be hard to know. Some headstones are impossible to decipher, unfortunately. Some are quite easy, including Benjamin Franklin's parents. A very worthwhile experience on the Freedom Trail.
