Boston Civil War Tour
Key Boston contributors to the Civil War
Faneuil Hall, "The Craddle of Liberty."
Painting of Webster's reply to Hayne on the 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall
William Lloyd Garrison, among the most radical of abolitionists and publisher of The Liberator
Wendell Phillips branded the "Golden Trumpet"
A mystery guest from Mississippi
Violence on a U.S. senator from Massachusetts
Edward Hutchinson Robbins Revere
A broadside that will result in civil disobedience and violence protesting the Fugitive Slave Law of
50,000 protest the Fugitive Slave Law in practice at the court house
Massachusetts State House
The 54th, the first colored regiment to stand in line and earn the respect of all
Paul Joseph Revere
Oliver Wendell Homes, Jr.
A deadly Derringer made in Philadelphia, used in Boston for practice
Thomas (Boston) Corbett, ranges from Philadelphia, NY, Boston, Andersonville and Garrett's Farm
Holmes Alley. Last leg on the underground railroad in Boston
Frederick Douglass, from New Bedford, Boston, Rochester and London his influence was instrumental
Boston Civil War Tour
Learn how the city that ignited the American Revolution led the country in the fight to abolish slavery, amend the Constitution and save the Union. Hear the stories of ;
Those sited below were vital contributors to Boston's Civil War history.
John Wilkes Booth John Brown John Coburn Susan & George Hillard
Harriet Tubman Wm Lloyd Garrison Daniel Webster Horace Mann
Boston Corbett Jefferson Davis Frederick Douglass
Sergeant Wm. H. Carney John Jewitt Sen Charles Sumner
Hayden Lewis Col. Robert Gould Shaw Rev Leonard Grimes
The Secret Six Wm & Ellen Craft Louisa May Alcott
Paul Joseph Revere Edward H.R. Revere Wm C. Nell
Harriet Beecher Stowe .
Enjoy the neighborhoods of Boston during a 90 minute historic walk.
The Abolitionists rush to war (while you tour the architecture of Beacon Hill)
The Congressional compromises of 1820, 1850 and 1854 and the three fugitive slave riots that ensued
The Old Corner Book Store
Parker House infamous Hotel guests
Tremont Temple; a witness to riots, emancipation and arson
The Robert Gould Shaw Memorial
Boston Common
The military history of the 6th, 9th, 20th and 28th, 54th, 55th and 5th Horse regiments
Paul Joseph Revere and Edward Hutchinson Robbins Revere grandsons of the famous express rider
The "dark side" of Beacon Hill
Holmes Alleyway on the Underground Railroad
Park Street Church
Louisburg Square and the home of Louisa May Alcott
For more information, call Mitch Lapin @ 781-591-2955 or email walkbostonhistory@gmail.com
Tours begin in front of of Faneuil Hall at 4 S. Market St, Boston, Mass. and finish 1.3 miles, 90 minutes later at the Boston Common.
Buying the tour
You can buy Walk the Boston, in Brass and Bronze audio tour for $9.99 from VoiceMap by clicking here. Just click on the price, and then follow the steps to create an account and pay for the tour.
The VoiceMap audio tour app
We recommend using the VoiceMap app to do the tour. It gives you turn-by-turn directions, so you can focus on your surroundings, not the map on your screen, and it works offline, without a data connection.
If you have an iPhone, you can get the app here. If you have an Android device, it's available through Google Play here.
If you've purchased the tour at the link provided, through VoiceMap's website, then follow these steps to download it to your device:
Sign into the app using the same account you created when you purchased the tour from voicemap.me
Select Account from the menu at the bottom of the screen and tap on Purchased
Select Freedom Trail Audio Tour, from Boston Common to Granary Burial Ground and then tap on Download
You can also buy the tour in the VoiceMap app using your Apple App Store or Google Play accounts. Just select Boston from the list of destinations and then select our Freedom Trail tour.
Starting the tour
Once you've downloaded the tour, you'll see a screen directing you to the starting point at Union Park on Congress Street.. Once you're there, just tap on Start Tour, then put your device away and let us guide you.
The tour covers about one and a half miles and ends in the historic Boston Common in the heart of historic Boston.
Support
If you have any questions, please email walkbostonhistory@gmail.com. We can also be reached by phone at 781-591-2955.