View of the Colonial Town Meeting program from the desk

National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

Info

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

Park Photos

View of the Colonial Town Meeting program from the desk
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The Revolutionary Town Meeting program is one of the park's most popular.

Credit: Boston National Historical Park

View of the Colonial Town Meeting program from the desk
Rainbow over Faneuil Hall
Paul Revere House Sign
Commandant's House in Spring
View of the Navy Yard from the harbor showing the USS Constution, USS Cassin Young and Bunker Hill

Activities

  • Fishing
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Museum Exhibits

Operating Hours

Boston National Historical Park is a unique collaboration of federally, municipally, and privately owned and operated historic sites. Most of the park is along Boston's Freedom Trail®, a 2.5 mile (4 km) walking path marked by a red brick or painted line weaving through Downtown Boston, the North End, and Charlestown. The trail itself is outdoors and open year round. Every site along the trail has its own hours which vary throughout the season. Please check ahead before planning your visit.

DayHours
Wednesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM

Only 20 people are allowed in the Monument at a time. Last climb is 30 minutes before closure. Be advised: The Monument may close for climbing due to weather conditions and/or other safety considerations.

DayHours
Wednesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
Closed
Thursday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
Closed
Friday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM

Dorchester Heights marks the site of George Washington's first Revolutionary War victory. The Monument and grounds are currently not open to the public due to ongoing restoration work. The work will be completed prior to March 17, 2026.

DayHours
Wednesday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed

The Paul Revere House is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by the Paul Revere Memorial Association.

DayHours
Wednesday
10:00AM - 4:15PM
Monday
10:00AM - 4:15PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 4:15PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:15PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 4:15PM
Friday
10:00AM - 4:15PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:15PM

Old North is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by Old North Illuminated.

DayHours
Wednesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
11:30AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM

The Old State House is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by Revolutionary Spaces. For more visitor information, please visit the Revolutionary Spaces website.

DayHours
Wednesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM

The Old South Meeting House is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by Revolutionary Spaces. For more visitor information, please visit the Revolutionary Spaces website.

DayHours
Wednesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM

The Great Hall is operated as a historic site by the National Park Service in partnership with the City of Boston. Faneuil Hall is owned and managed by the City of Boston. The Great Hall is closed to public visitation when City-permitted events are scheduled. Visitors can find maps and other visiting materials in the Great Hall.

DayHours
Wednesday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Monday
Closed
Thursday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:30PM

USS CONSTITUTION is the oldest commissioned ship in the United States Navy. Naval officers and crew still serve aboard the ship. The Navy operates the ship as a historic site in cooperation with the National Park Service.

DayHours
Wednesday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday
Closed
Thursday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday
Closed
Friday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM

USS Constitution Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the stories of "Old Ironsides." The museum is a partner of Boston National Historical Park located in the Charlestown Navy Yard.

DayHours
Wednesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM

USS CASSIN YOUNG is a Fletcher Class destroyer docked in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Park staff operate the ship seasonally. Weather conditions may alter hours without advanced notice.

DayHours
Wednesday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Monday
Closed
Thursday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
Closed
Friday
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:30PM

Weather info

Temperatures range from warm, humid summer days to cold New England winter days. Wear comfortable sportswear in season, with comfortable walking shoes.

Events