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Private tour in Boston Melvyn B
Heart of Beacon Hill Private Tour
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I have a lifelong interest in American history. Having grown up in Boston and attended Boston Latin School, Boston University, and Harvard Business School, I'm steeped in Boston history and local lore. I also have a strong interest in architecture and know the ins and outs of historic Boston buildings and homes. Over the years, I've led many visitors on specialty tours about this wonderful city and surrounding areas, and love nothing more than sharing this interest with people like you. - 15 years leading history and architectural heritage tours around Boston as a hobby - 4 years on annual house tour selection committee and house docent for Historic Newton - Lifelong Boston resident - Education: Boston Latin (oldest public school in the country), Boston University, Harvard Business School - Licensed tour guide for Town of Concord - Member, Mass. Historical Society Tour is best suited for adults. Since this is a walking tour in a historic area, keep in mind sidewalks/streets may be cobble-stoned and uneven. In some places, there may also be gradual or steep inclines.
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Beacon Hill Architecture and History
Overview of your Boston tour
Our walking tour explores one of Boston's oldest and most picturesque neighborhoods. You'll learn the story of Beacon Hill from its colonial beginnings to the architectural vision of Charles Bulfinch and the role his State House design played in the building of the U. S. Capitol. You'll learn how Beacon Hill's development began as a four-person real estate venture that included a charismatic headstrong woman at odds with Boston sensitivities. We'll visit the landmark August Saint Gaudens memorial to the Mass. 54th Regiment and its inspiring role in the Civil War. You'll be intrigued by the stories surrounding some of Beacon Hill's distinctive Federal and Greek Revival row houses, You'll learn how Beacon Hill developed into what we see today, including the creation of historic Louisburg Square. You'll even see the location that served as the inspiration for the TV series Cheers, and many other sites that make Beacon Hill unique.
Your Boston tour itinerary
Key highlights: - Boston Common - Massachusetts State House - Robert Gould Shaw Memorial to Mass. 54th Regiment - Exteriors of various homes along historic Mount Vernon, Chestnut, Acorn and Beacon Streets - Louisburg Square and nearby cobble-stoned Acorn St. - Charles Street Meeting House - Cheers pub site
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Type: Walking
This is a walking tour and is the best way to experience the charm of Beacon Hill.
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24 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02133, United States
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: In front of Massachusetts State House (corner of Beacon St. and Park St).
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