History at Sunset: Becoming American During the Siege of Boston

During a year under siege, colonists in Boston began to see themselves not as subjects of the crown but as citizens. Discover how a new American identity emerged here in Boston on the eve of the Declaration of Independence. Explore the site of Boston's Mill Pond neighborhood, the home of Rachel and Paul Revere, and the Copps Hill Burying Ground

The tour will begin near the Sam Adams Statues outside Faneuil Hall and will cover approximately 1.5 miles over uneven surfaces, moderate hills, and cross multiple intersections in a highly populated urban area.

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