Boston National Historical Park


Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

Visitor Centers are located at Historic Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq, and the Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 5. Go to the Directions page for more detailed information.

  • Fishing
  • Guided Tours
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Museum Exhibits

  • American Revolution
  • Maritime
  • Maritime - Military
  • Ships and Shipwrecks
  • Military
  • Infantry and Militia
  • US Navy
  • Battlefields
  • Monuments and Memorials
  • Wars and Conflicts

Commandant's House

Commandant's House in Spring

Commandant's House is the oldest structure in the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Paul Revere House Sign

Paul Revere House Sign

Paul Revere House is a proud partner of Boston National Historical Park

Rainbow over Faneuil Hall

Rainbow over Faneuil Hall

Rare image of rainbow was captured over Faneuil Hall

Colonial Town Meeting

View of the Colonial Town Meeting program from the desk

The Revolutionary Town Meeting program is one of the park's most popular.

Navy Yard from the harbor

View of the Navy Yard from the harbor showing the USS Constution, USS Cassin Young and Bunker Hill

More than 200 years of Navy history and tradition can be found in the Charlestown Navy Yard.