History at Sunset: Henry Knox A Pillar of the Early American Republic

Name: History at Sunset: Henry Knox A Pillar of the Early American Republic
Start: 2026-07-30T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-30T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Old State House

Schedule

Thu Jul 30 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Old State House | Boston, MA

Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours.
About this Event

On March 5, 1770, a young Henry Knox witnessed the chaotic scene of the Boston Massacre. This moment sparked the transformation of Knox from a bookstore owner to son of liberty, revolutionary war hero, and Secretary of War. Explore sites that played a significant role during Knox’s life in Boston.

The tour will begin on the corner of Court Street and Washington Street and will cover approximately 0.71 miles over uneven surfaces and cross multiple intersections in a highly populated urban area.