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Best Local History & Culture in Boston "Best Local History & Culture in Boston" Erstellt von : Cityseeker 9 Vorgemerkte Orte The Old State House "Historic Public Building" With antique brick facade set among downtown skyscrapers, any passerby can pick this building out as a relic from an earlier time. Now a museum run by The Bostonian Society, the site has a long and distinguished history. The Boston Massacre, one of the catalysts for the American Revolution, took place just outside. The Declaration of by User:Chensiyuan Independence was first read to Boston here on July 18, 1776. The structure served as the new state's capital until 1797. Exhibits at the museum take visitors through the stories of the revolution and the people involved in them. +1 617 720 1713 www.bostonhistory.org/?s=osh 206 Washington Street, Boston MA Paul Revere House "House of a revolutionary" Paul Revere was a Boston native and local silversmith renowned for his role in the American Revolution. On a night back in 1775, he left home to warn fellow rebels Sam Adams and John Hancock that British troops were headed to Lexington to arrest them. That night was immortalized by Longfellow's poem, "Paul Revere's Ride." The house was built in 1680 and by Jameslwoodward bought by Revere in 1770. It just escaped the wrecking ball when Revere's descendants recovered the property in 1902. Now a national historic landmark, the building is one of the oldest in downtown Boston and reminiscent of colonial America. It opened its doors to public-viewing and displays an unique assortment of personal belongings and memorabilia. +1 617 523 2338 www.paulreverehouse.org/ 19 North Square, Boston MA Museum of African American History "African American Legacy" Museum of African American History is dedicated to chronicling the contributions of African Americans to New England during the American Colonial era. In addition to displaying artifacts, the museum holds classes, workshops and day camps dedicated to educating people about the by Difference engine African American experience. Properties maintained by the museum include the African Meeting House on Beacon Hill and the African Meeting House on Nantucket. The museum also runs the Black Heritage Trail. +1 617 725 0022 maah.org/ [email protected] 46 Joy Street, Boston MA Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum "Historic Ship Tour" One of the most well known incidents of the American Revolution was the Boston Tea party where shiploads of tea were thrown into the sea to protest against the British taxes. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum allows guests to relive this incident with costumed tour guides telling the story of the war with paintings and historic artifacts and even by wuestenigel reenactments. Visitors can board the ships and dump tea crates into the sea. Each aspect of the historical event, as well as the aftermath is covered in this museum, making it a must stop for keen guests. +1 617 338 1773 www.bostonteapartyship.com/ 306 Congress Street, Boston MA Gibson House Museum "Altmodische Residenz" Erbaut 1859, war das Gibson Haus die Residenz von Charles Hammond Gibson. Die Familie bewahrte die Original-Dekoration auf und konvertierte das Haus nach seinem Tod in ein Museum. Das Gebäude aus mit braunen und roten Sandsteinen konstruiert. Das Innere ist mit schwarz-braunem Holz, eleganten Tapeten, importierten Teppichen, Möbeln, Gemälden, by Elisa.rolle Skulpturen, Fotografien, Silber, Porzellan, Kuriositäten und Erbstücken der Familie aus dem 18. Jahrhundert ausgestattet. Diverse Filmemacher haben das Haus als Bühnenbild für historische Kostümfilme genutzt, wie Merchant-Ivory's Die Bostoner. Das Gibson Haus Museum wurde offiziell 1957 für die Öffentlichkeit geöffnet und ist nationale, historische Sehenswürdigkeit. +1 617 267 6338 www.thegibsonhouse.org/ [email protected] 137 Beacon Street, Boston MA USS Constitution Museum "Living History" If you plan on visiting the USS Constitution at the Charlestown Navy Yard, the USS Constitution Museum is a must-see, located adjacent to the ship. Come and discover what life was like for the crew that served on Old Ironsides. Take a trip into American history learn about life on the sea, the Revolution, and the War of 1812. A fun, educational experience for the by Benoît Prieur entire family. Be sure not to miss the gift shop so you can take a piece of history home with you! +1 617 426 1812 www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/ Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Boston MA John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum "Camelot wiederbesucht" by Fcb981, this edit (cropped to pano, corrected distortion) In den Köpfen vieler Amerikaner ist die Erinnerung an den Präsidenten by mixpix 18:33, 28 December John F. Kennedy geheiligt. Die John F. Kennedy Presedential Library & 2007 (UTC) Museum, ein Glas-Pavillion konstruiert vom chinesisch-amerikanischen Architekten I.M.Pei, ist seiner Erinnerung gewidmet. Die Besucher werden in die dunklen Tage des Kalten Krieges zurückversetzt. Ein Kurzfilm erzählt JFK's Handlungen in seinen eigenen Worten, während authentische Fotos und Ausstellungsstücke die kurze Zeit in der Geschichte des Weissen Hauses, die Nostalgiker als "Tage von Camelot" bezeichnen, in Erinnerung rufen. +1 617 514 1600 www.jfklibrary.org/ 200 William T Morrissey Boulevard, Columbia Point, Boston MA Massachusetts Archives & Commonwealth Museum "From the State Archives" Commonwealth Museum exhibits some interesting documents and legal records belonging to the State. The museum's education department offers lectures encouraging the use of material from the archives. A special exhibit entitled 'Highway to the Past' is dedicated to the by Daderot archeology of the Big Dig. Many of the artifacts uncovered during the digging are also on display. +1 617 727 9268 www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/ commonwealthmuseum@s 220 Morrissey Boulevard, ec.state.ma.us Boston MA Salem Witch Museum "Reliving the hysteria" Salem Witch Museum revisits the hysteria of 1692, when people in the town were falsely accused of being witches or 'consorting with the devil.' Twenty people were put to death during this notorious time. The museum explores that time period with a presentation that includes narration and life-sized figurines. Visitors will also learn about peoples changing views by Smart Destinations on witch hunts and witchcraft over time. The museum store has some interesting souvenirs to pick up. Check website for more. +1 978 744 1692 www.salemwitchmuseum. 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