"An Incident on King Street:" Boston Massacre Walking Tour

Park Event · Boston National Historical Park · Jul 22, 2026 – Sep 2, 2026 · 12:00 PM–1:00 PM

On March 5, 1770, seven British soldiers fired into a crowd of Bostonians. What led to this "Incident?" Join a Park Ranger to explore the role of riots in Boston since 1700 and how the social popularity in riots effected growing tension between British Regulars and the citizens of Boston between 1768-1770.

Tour Information

Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at the Boston Massacre Site, covering about .25 miles.

2026 Season

July 22 - September 2nd

Join a Ranger for "An Incident on King Street" on Wednesday's at 12:00pm

In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."

Source: National Park Service (public domain).