Freedom Trail Boston: The Cradle of Liberty

Inside this guide

1. 01Welcome to the Path of RevolutionWelcome to the Path of Revolution: Welcome to the Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusetts. You are standing on a two point five mile path that weaves through sixteen of the most significant historical sites in the United States.
2. 02Faneuil Hall and the Golden GrasshopperFaneuil Hall and the Golden Grasshopper: Directly in front of you stands Faneuil Hall, often called the Cradle of Liberty. Built in seventeen forty-two by a wealthy merchant named Peter Faneuil, it served a dual purpose as both a marketplace and a meeting hall.
3. 03The Old State House and the Boston MassacreThe Old State House and the Boston Massacre: Just a short walk from the hall is the Old State House, the oldest surviving public building in Boston, dating back to seventeen thirteen.
4. 04Quincy Market and the Greek RevivalQuincy Market and the Greek Revival: Adjacent to Faneuil Hall is the long, granite structure known as Quincy Market. Completed in eighteen twenty-six, it was designed by architect Alexander Parris in the Greek Revival style, which was meant to echo the democratic ideals of ancient Greece.
5. 05Beyond the MarketplaceBeyond the Marketplace: As the red line leads you away from the bustling stalls of Quincy Market, the trail continues deeper into the story of the city.