Private tour in Boston Ted K
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I am always trying to find the stories and personalities that bring a tour to life. I want those on my tours to imagine what it was like to live in that time as I take them through it. By presenting the inside stories you will have history presented to you with a depth you have not experienced before. On the Civil War, Revolution and Kennedy tour you will learn much more than the facts of history. You will be brought back to a time of great battles over many of the issues we still face today. You will understand the passions that lead to the Civl War and the abolition of slavery and the unique role the City of Boston played in history. The tour of the revolution will tell the often untold story of the crucial role of Boston's street gangs and how the hero's of the Revolution worked to organize them toward rebellion. On the Kennedy and the family story will he told along with issues of health care, immigration and political battles. At Harvard I walk you through Harvard's long journey from an elitist school for Protestant men to one of the countries most diverse universities. . Graduate of International Tour Management Institute. Graduate of Northeastern University and UMass Boston, where I studied history, sociology and city planning. Member of Greater Boston Tourist Association. Tour guide for the Kennedy Tour of Boston as a member of the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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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.
We had a fantastic tour with Ted! He is very knowledgeable and communicates well. He iis able to layout the time frame, the complexities and persons involved and really describe what was happening. We got to see some great sights and learned so much. We'll be back!
So informative. Learned so much. Ted was great- kind, friendly, knowledgeable. Great tour.
We had a great tour that was so informative. I love the enthusiasm even during the rain. All in all a great experience.
What a great tour with a fantastic guide. Ted is so knowledgeable and accommodating. He is so knowledgeable. I look forward to a future tour with Ted.
Wonderful Civil War and Underground Railroad tour with Ted. We had a good time, walking through the old neighborhoods and learning about this fascinating time in US history. Highly recommended!
Tour was great. Very informative
-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.
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This is a walk of 2 miles with 20 stops. The Beacon Hill section has some steep hills. The tours can be adjusted to minimize the hills if requested.
24 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02133, United States
The tour can start at Faneuil Hall and end on Beacon Hill or it can start at the State House and end at Fanueil Hall.
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