Monumental French second empire building built on the site of the first public school in the USA.
It was here that revolutionary troops massed 59 heavy cannons in 1776 which threatened British ships in Boston harbour & caused them to abandon the city.
Monument to the early revolutionary war where the British army took Charlestown peninsula from the colonists but at a huge cost.
Excellent interactive educational exhibits which will keep the children entertained for hours.
The Mapparium is a highlight. You can walk through this huge stained glass globe.
It was here on the 16th December 1773 that 5000 colonists gathered to protest against tax on tea leading to the Boston tea party.
Boston's 2nd oldest burial ground containing the final resting place of around 10000 people.
