July 3, 2001
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BOSTON'S FREEDOM TRAIL
Boston, Massachusetts

WALK INTO HISTORY ON THE FREEDOM TRAIL IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

In 1958, local journalist William Schofield had the idea that Boston's sites could he made more accessible to residents and visitors and conceived of The Freedom Trail. A natural and easily accomplished idea, the sixteen historic sites between Boston Common and The Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown were connected by a red line, and The Freedom Trail was born. In addition to its history, the beautiful sites, sounds, and neighborhoods along the way made walking The Freedom Trail an instantly popular activity.

The Freedom Trail Players are a group of lively characters who travel the Trail. These friendly gent1efolk cloaked in Colonial garb, are ambassadors to the era of America's founding and the birth of our country's freedom. The players are savvy on everything from what life was like for an 18th century woman to what really happened on Paul Revere's midnight ride. They are time travelers here to provide information and direction along the Freedom Trail and through the history of its landmarks. Famous patriots including William Dawes, Abigail Adams, and James Otis share anecdotes about their lives in Colonial times and inform visitors to the Freedom Trail on all things Boston. All activities are free or low-cost.

Call the Freedom Trail Foundation at (617-227-8800) for more information or visit http://www.thefreedomtrail.org. In addition, National Park Service Rangers give ninety-minute tours of the Freedom Trail daily starting at the National Park Service Center, 15 State Street, departing hourly from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., now through September. Rangers also present historical talks in Faneuil Hall seven days a week, every half-hour from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call the National Park Service Visitor Center (617) 242-5642. For group reservations, call (617) 242-5689.

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