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Boston National Historical Park
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Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park, 21 Second Ave

Charlestown, MA

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Park

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Landmarks

About this place

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.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Bunker Hill Monument

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Thursday
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Friday
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Saturday
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sunday
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Only 25 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.

Dorchester Heights

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Dorchester Heights marks the site of George Washington's first Revolutionary War victory. The park grounds are open to the public daily.

Paul Revere House

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

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

Old North Church

Monday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
12:30PM - 5:00PM

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

Old State House

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

Old South Meeting House

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

The Great Hall of Faneuil Hall

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

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.

USS Constitution

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

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.

USS Constitution Museum

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

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.

USS Cassin Young

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

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.

Directions

Visitor Centers are located at Historic Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq, and the Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 5. The Bunker Hill Museum is located at 43 Monument Square, Charlestown. Go to the Directions page for more detailed information.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

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

Activities

FishingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum Exhibits

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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