History at Sunset Walking Tour: Becoming American During the Siege of Boston

Park Event · Boston National Historical Park · Sep 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM–6:45 PM

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

Becoming American During the Siege of Boston

July 16 & September 10

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.

Meeting Point: Sam Adams Statue, outside Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA 02109

Final Stop: Copp's Hill Terrace

Route Info

The tour will cover approximately 1.5 miles over uneven surfaces, moderate hills, and cross multiple intersections in a highly populated urban area.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).