History in ºÚÁϹÙÍø

ºÚÁϹÙÍø has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to historical sites and resources. From world-class libraries and museums to landmarks and buildings that date to the nation's founding, our History Department faculty have compiled a list of their favorite destinations in town.

BC students on the steps of ºÚÁϹÙÍø's Museum of Fine Art.

Museums


ºÚÁϹÙÍø Common and the Massachusetts State House

Historical Museums

A statue of Paul Revere on his horse

Historic Houses




Trinity Church in ºÚÁϹÙÍø's Copley Square

Churches





Graves and a tree at the Evergreen Cemetery in Brighton, Massachusetts

Cemeteries





The Atrium of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Libraries





People riding the Swan Boats at ºÚÁϹÙÍø Public Garden

Outdoor Places








Outside of ºÚÁϹÙÍø (but still easy to get to):

Salem









Plymouth





Lexington

  • (site of the Battle of Lexington & Concord)

Concord









Quincy

  • Adams National Park- John Adams and John Quincy Adams homes

Hingham



ºÚÁϹÙÍø's skyline as viewed from the Harbor, with boats

Global ºÚÁϹÙÍø

Based at ºÚÁϹÙÍø College, this digital project chronicles the history of immigration to greater ºÚÁϹÙÍø since the 19th century, featuring capsule histories, photographs, maps, documents, videos, oral histories and more.