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Boston National Historical Park
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- Designation
- National Historical Park
- State
- MA
- Park address
- Charlestown, MA
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
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Nearby ParkQwest Places
- Boston African American National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 1 mile away (straight line)
- Longfellow - Washington's Headquarters National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 4 miles away (straight line)
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 4 miles away (straight line)
- Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 5 miles away (straight line)
- Saugus Iron Works National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 7 miles away (straight line)
- Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation AreaNational Recreation Area · Approximately 7 miles away (straight line)
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Notes
Designation Date: 01/01/1974
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
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Hands-On History Days at Revolutionary Spaces
Hands-On History Days at Revolutionary Spaces Park Event · Boston National Historical Park · Oct 25, 2026 · 10:30 AM–2:30 PM Revolutionary Spaces Inspired by Ch…

Bark Basket Making Demonstration at the Paul Revere House
Bark Basket Making Demonstration at the Paul Revere House Park Event · Boston National Historical Park · Oct 24, 2026 · 1:00 PM–3:00 PM Paul Revere House Bark i…

History at Sunset Walking Tour: Cotton Mather and the Pirate Trial of 1717
History at Sunset Walking Tour: Cotton Mather and the Pirate Trial of 1717 Park Event · Boston National Historical Park · Oct 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM–6:45 PM NPS Pho…

USS Constitution Underway
USS Constitution Underway Park Event · Boston National Historical Park · Oct 21, 2026 · 8:00 AM–2:00 PM NPS Photo USS Constitution Underway View “Old Ironsides”…

Community Day: Dorchester Heights
Community Day: Dorchester Heights Park Event · Boston National Historical Park · Oct 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM–2:00 PM NPS Photo Join National Park Service rangers fo…

Stone Carving Demonstration at the Paul Revere House
Stone Carving Demonstration at the Paul Revere House Park Event · Boston National Historical Park · Oct 17, 2026 · 1:00 PM–3:00 PM Paul Revere House Michael Bra…