Boston History in a Minute: Boston Common
Boston History in a Minute offers one-minute snapshots of the most remarkable people, places, and things from Boston's past. Today's video highlights the unique history of America's oldest public park: Boston Common.
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Boston History in a Minute: Boston Public Library
Today's History in a Minute highlights another Boston first: the first lending library in the United States. The Boston Public Library's has beautiful art and architecture and extensive collections. Ye Olde Tavern Tours proudly donates a portion of our proceeds to the BPL to help support its mission of free to all.
Introducing Boston in the American Revolution: A Town Versus an Empire by Brooke Barbier
This video introduces you to Brooke Barbier's book, Boston in the American Revolution: A Town Versus an Empire. Published by The History Press, it is now available on Amazon.
Oldest Bar in Boston - Warren Tavern, Charlestown
The Warren Tavern is the oldest tavern in Massachusetts and one of the oldest in the entire United States. It was built on its current spot in 1780 as a replacement for a previous tavern that was burned down when the British torched Charlestown during the Revolutionary War.
The place is simply living history. It is about 4 blocks away from the famous Bunker Hill battle field and monument and about 8 blocks from the resting USS Constitution.
Inside, visitors find a nice restaurant with a beautiful bar and an assortment of locals, regulars and tourists enjoying their drinks, probably just like George Washington or Paul Revere did over 200 years ago.
Be sure to try their clam chowder with a cold beer, and definitely pick up a bottle of their spicy, garlic mustard.
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Boston History in a Minute: Transforming Ann Street
This week's History in a Minute looks at North Street (formerly Ann Street) in Boston's North End and its scandalous past. Find out why Ann Street would be a fun place to visit if you were looking for X-rated fun.
Boston History in a Minute: Fenway Park
This week's History in a Minute celebrates the start of baseball season being less than a week away. Home to the Boston Red Sox for over one hundred years, Fenway Park is a worthy mecca for baseball lovers.
Boston History in a Minute: Esplanade
The beautiful Esplanade along the Charles River is the subject of this week's Boston History in a Minute. Learn about why it was created and why Storrow Drive is an ironic neighbor.
Boston History in a Minute: First Subway in America
This History in a Minute discusses one of Boston's many firsts in the nation: building the first subway. It covered just a couple city blocks between Park Street and Tremont Street and dramatically decreased traffic (for a little while, at least).
Boston History in a Minute: Washington Elm
We're hanging out in Cambridge today under the shade of the Washington Elm, the place where George Washington took over command of the Continental Army. Or did it not happen that way? Find out the truth behind this tree in this week's Boston History in a Minute.
Boston History in a Minute: Boston Garden
A legendary building that housed both the Boston Bruins and the Boston Celtics, today we spotlight the now-demolished Boston Garden. Learn why it was such a home field advantage for the local teams.
Boston History in a Minute: Storrow Drive
History in a Minute this week discusses the history of Storrow Drive, which is more interesting than you might think. It features wealthy philanthropists, a city eager to expand, and their varied interests colliding.
Boston History in a Minute: American Revolution Monument
We spotlight the first monument to the American Revolution in this week's Boston History in a Minute. The monument memorializes events in a way we wouldn't today--find out why in 60 seconds.
Boston History in a Minute: Copley Square
In honor of the upcoming Boston Marathon, this week's History in a Minute focuses on the spot where runners cross the finish line: Copley Square. This part of town is in the center of Back Bay and is surrounded by architectural grandeur.
Boston History in a Minute: Harrison Gray Otis House
You have probably walked by this house in the West End and not known that it is over two hundred years old and an important piece of Federalist architecture. And while it's very, very close to its original location, it has been moved--find out why in 1 minute.
Boston History in a Minute: Boston Latin School
The first public school in the thirteen colonies, Boston Latin School was founded in 1635. Watch to learn more about its most famous students and dropout!
Boston History in a Minute: Old North Church
On April 18, 1775 Paul Revere departed on his famous ride. To recognize that upcoming anniversary, this week's History in a Minute video highlights the Old North Church in Boston. For it was in this church that Revere had arranged for a signal to be placed to warn about the British troops' march to Lexington.
Boston History in a Minute: Stamp Act Riots
This week's History in a Minute explores the most destructive episode during the Stamp Act riots in Boston: the ransacking of Thomas Hutchinson's home in August 1765. No one was ever punished for this destruction, further emboldening the Sons of Liberty and other rebels in Boston.
Boston History in a Minute: Faneuil Hall
Today's Boston History in a Minute explores iconic Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston. Known as the cradle of liberty, this building has expanded from its original size, but the function of the building has not changed in two and a half centuries.
Boston History in a Minute: Boston Massacre
This Boston History in a Minute highlights one of the most famous events related to the American Revolution: the Boston Massacre. While it was known as a massacre in 1770, the action more resembled a street fight with the colonists on the losing end.
Boston History in a Minute: John Hancock
Today's History in a Minute features one of the most interesting revolutionaries from Boston: John Hancock. He is remembered for being the first to sign the Declaration of Independence but he was so much more than that: fashion icon, philanthropist, and the first governor of Massachusetts.