Charlestown was the first capital of the Massachusetts Bay Colony before the Puritans crossed over to Boston in 1630. Tour this urban village founded in 1628 ane learn of the early Puritan settlement, the Bunker Hill monument, and many of its distinguished citizens which have included John Harvard and Samuel Morse.
Despite its recent fame as a bank robber haven in The Town, Charlestown has a complex history and is continuing to evolve as more people discover small the town where Boston began.
Meet your guide at the Charlestown Navy Yard Gate 1 (Main Entrance). No reservations necessary; rain or shine. Admission $12 ($5 Boston By Foot members)