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HISTORY!
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elive speeches by the Sons of
Liberty where their voices first
stirred the spirit of the Revolution.
Each Freedom Trail site has its own pivotal
role in history, and you can learn them all on
this turbulent journey through the War for
Independence—right here in Boston!
The Freedom Trail Foundation offers some
of the most popular and acclaimed historical
tours in New England. Each year, over 20,000
students take tours led by the Freedom Trail
Players, the Foundation’s talented troupe of
historians.
“WE HAD SUCH A WONDERFUL TOUR IN
BOSTON ON THE FREEDOM TRAIL
WITH YOUR GUIDES. WE WILL NEVER
FORGET THE EXPERIENCE. KEEP UP THE
GOOD WORK!”
—Kathy Niznansky,
Tomlinson Middle School,
Fairfield CT
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE
SAYING ABOUT THE
WALK INTO HISTORY
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“WOW! THIS IS AN EXPERIENCE THAT WILL HELP
ENHANCE THE CURRICULUM AS WELL AS A TRIP
TO BOSTON WITH MY FAMILY…”
—Teacher Education Conference Attendee
“I LEARNED SOOOOO MANY NEW THINGS. I
CAN’T BELIEVE I SAW SO MANY FAMOUS PLACES.
WHEN MY FAMILY AND I GO INTO BOSTON
AGAIN, I PLAN TO TAKE THEM TO THE
GRAVEYARD AND SAY, ‘LOOK AT PAUL REVERE’S
GRAVE.’ I REALLY HAD A GREAT TIME. IT WAS A
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE I’LL NEVER FORGET.”
—Emily Hart, Student, Mansfield Public School
“OUR GUIDE WAS SO SKILLED THAT HE HAD THE
CHILDREN ENTHRALLED WITH HIS TALES. IT
WAS ONE OF THE BEST FIELD TRIPS I’VE GONE
ON THANKS TO HIS TALENT.”
—Marcia Hanabury, Teacher,
Abigail Adams Middle School
“I HAVE LIVED IN NEW ENGLAND ALL MY LIFE
AND WENT WITH MY DAUGHTER ON HER
5TH GRADE FIELD TRIP WHICH STARTED WITH
YOUR TOUR. YOUR GUIDE WAS AMAZING!
HE WAS ANIMATED, ENTHUSIASTIC, AND
INFORMATIONAL. THE KIDS LOVED LISTENING
TO HIM AND ALL THE GREAT FACTS HE HAD
TO DISH OUT. HOORAY!!”
—Susan Wolf, Rye Elementary School
Revolutionize
The Way You Teach History.
FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION
(617) 357-8300 • TheFreedomTrail.org
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JOIN THE REVOLUTION!
ADVENTURE ON
THE FREEDOM TRAIL!
The Freedom Trail Players Program offers the
best historic tours in Boston. In the company of
18th century costumed historians, visit the places
where America was born.
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NEXT STOP ON THE FREEDOM
TRAIL: YOUR CLASSROOM!
WALK INTO HISTORY
Tour and Themed Tours, 90 minutes
with 18th century costumed guide
$10 per person for the first 20 people and
$9 for each additional person;
1 free chaperone for every 10 students
MINIMUM GROUP PRICE: $125
WE BRING HISTORY TO LIFE!
WALK INTO HISTORY TOUR
The classic and most popular Freedom Trail tour, the
90 minute walking tour explores 11 of the 16 sites on
the Freedom Trail and their crucial role in the
American Revolution!
The Freedom Trail
WALK INTO HISTORY: EXTENDED TOUR
Add a visit to the North End (past Paul Revere House
and Old North Church) on the Walk Into History
Tour, or go even farther by adding both the North
End and Charlestown to make it a tour of the entire
Freedom Trail!
NEW! WALK INTO HISTORY &
HISTORIC SITES TOUR
A deluxe version of the classic tour! Following your
Walk into History Tour, a Bostonian Society educator
guides you through the Old State House, Boston’s
premiere history museum and the site of the
Boston Massacre!
NEW! ADAMS COURTHOUSE &
JUDICIAL HISTORY TOUR
Begin with a visit to the John Adams Courthouse,
meet and greet a Massachusetts Justice, and learn
similarities of the Massachusetts and U.S.
Constitutions. OPTION: Tour may continue with
a Walk Into History Tour along the Freedom Trail
or visit the State House.
Customized tours are also available:
• AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY OF BOSTON
• MARITIME AND SEAFARING HISTORY TOUR
• GHOST AND LANTERN TOURS
AND MANY MORE!
For more information or to schedule
a tour or a school visit, contact:
Sam Jones,
Creative Director
Tavia Malone,
Office Manager
99 Chauncy St., Suite 401
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 357-8300
Fax: (617) 357-8303
[email protected]
TheFreedomTrail.org
“THE FREEDOM TRAIL PLAYERS WERE NOT ONLY
INFORMATIVE, BUT ENTERTAINING AS WELL.
THE COSTUMES AND PERSONAS REALLY ADDED
TO THE EXPERIENCE…MY CLASS WAS EXCITED
TO SEE A PICTURE OF ABIGAIL ADAMS IN OUR
BOOK. THEY EXCLAIMED, ‘WE MET HER!’”
—Karin Callahan, Mechanicville High School
WALK INTO HISTORY &
HISTORIC SITES TOUR
$16 per person
MINIMUM GROUP PRICE: $140
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 60 people
Includes admission to the
Old State House Museum
SCHOOL VISIT PROGRAM
Call for rates inside and outside Route 495
F
or years, The Freedom Trail
Players have brought history to
life for thousands of children
along Boston’s Freedom Trail. Now, the
Players are bringing the Freedom Trail to you!
Let the Players tell the story of Boston’s role
in the American Revolution from start
to finish right in your classroom. Topics
covered include: The Boston Massacre, The
Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s midnight
ride, writs, laws, colorful Patriots, historic
figures and more!
Lessons, Q & A, interactive programs and
presentations can be tailored to your class
regardless of age or experience. Teacher
lesson plans and materials are also available.
Bring your next history lesson to life!
Reservations should be made at least
two weeks in advance—call for rates and
information.