History in Boston

Boston has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to historical sites and resources. From world-class libraries and museums to landmarks and buildings that date to the nation's founding, our History Department faculty have compiled a list of their favorite destinations in town.

Downtown Boston's skyline, as viewed from the North End.

Walking Trails

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students on the steps of Boston's Museum of Fine Art.

Museums


Boston Common and the Massachusetts State House

Historical Museums

A statue of Paul Revere on his horse

Historic Houses




Trinity Church in Boston's Copley Square

Churches





Graves and a tree at the Evergreen Cemetery in Brighton, Massachusetts

Cemeteries





The Atrium of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Libraries





People riding the Swan Boats at Boston Public Garden

Outdoor Places








Outside of Boston (but still easy to get to):

Salem









Plymouth





Lexington

  • (site of the Battle of Lexington & Concord)

Concord









Quincy

  • Adams National Park- John Adams and John Quincy Adams homes

Hingham



Boston's skyline as viewed from the Harbor, with boats

Global Boston

Based at Boston College, this digital project chronicles the history of immigration to greater Boston since the 19th century, featuring capsule histories, photographs, maps, documents, videos, oral histories and more.

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