Thursday, August 5, 2010

The Hancock- Clarke House



At the top of the monument there is a small cannon mounted on the wall, known as "The Adams," which was used in the Revolution and then fired again for the celebration of the Monument's dedication. An enthusiastic oversight led the celebratory cannoneer to blow out the side of the barrel, creating this odd memorial to the glorious past.

Boston Massacre Site


This is a photo of the busy streets that surround the Boston Massacre Memorial.


Amongst the busy Boston streets, this memorial was placed in the location of the Boston Massacre. There are no signs, or plaques commemorating the place, just the star and circles of stones.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Old North Church

The enduring fame of the Old North began on the evening of April 18, 1775, when the church sexton, Robert Newman, climbed the steeple and held high two lanterns as a signal from Paul Revere that the British were marching to Lexington and Concord by sea and not by land. This fateful event ignited the American Revolution.

Paul Revere's House


This is a picture of Paul Revere's House. At 11 pm, Revere left his home on foot after receiving a message from Dr. Joseph Warren, one of patriot leaders about the movements of the British Army.