Boston Civil War and Underground Railroad Tour

On a two and a half hour guided walking tour, learn how Boston played a major role in saving the union and abolishing slavery. Hear the Boston stories of John Wilkes Booth, John Brown, Jefferson Davis and many others. Boston was a city deeply divided between pro and anti-slavery forces, see where the riots took place and learn how the city united as the war began. Learn how the women of Boston, and their willingness to speak out, changed the city and the country. See how Boston's great pride in its' role in the American Revolution was deeply connected to its commitment to saving the union. As you hear these stories you will walk the beautiful streets of old Boston and see many of its marvels of architecture and sculpture. On scenic Beacon Hill stroll the old streets and hear the stories of the men and women of Boston's Underground railroad. See the churches where the debates about war and slavery took place. See the homes of Senator Charles Sumner and authors Louisa May Alcott and Julia Ward Howe.

-The tour begins with a history of the political battles in Boston between anti and pro-slavery forces. -This theme continues through the tour and is accompanied by stories of John Wilkes Booth, John Brown, Harriet Beecher Stowe and many others. -We will stroll the old streets of Boston and enjoy many of the city's historic treasures. -The tour can begin at Faneuil Hall and finish on Beacon Hill or can start at the State House and finish at Faneuil Hall. -The tour will go through Beacon HIll as well as by most sights of the Freedom Trail as I connect the Revolution to the Civil War. -We will see the Federalist architecture of Beacon HIll and the great Robert Gould Shaw Memorial. -All done by walking with places to stop for water or coffee and there will be souvenirs at Faneuil Hall.