Founders Trail: A Walking Tour

24 Beacon Street,Boston MA 02133

05 September, 2021

Description

The Partnership’s signature walking tour of sites where Boston’s founders lived and worked. We invite you to meet us at the steps of State House and join us as we follow in the footsteps of early Bostonians by taking our fabulous Founders Trail tour. Strolling through the area of Boston's original settlement, you'll learn about the city's first English settlers, from governor John Winthrop to the charismatic and controversial Anne Hutchinson. Who were the Puritans, and how did they differ from Pilgrims? Why did they leave their homes in England? What did they find when they got here, and why was Boston, then known to the local tribe as the Shawmut Peninsula, chosen as the heart of the new Massachusetts Bay Colony? This tour tells the rarely told stories of the people and places that helped create Boston. You'll learn about the 700 hardy souls, including children and servants, who, together with their dynamic leaders, established a new colony that would become the "City upon a Hill" that John Winthrop envisioned. With our experienced and knowledgeable tour guides, you'll visit the Founders Memorial, the sites of the Great Spring, the first Puritan Meeting House, and more. FAQ What is the cost for the Founders Trail Tour? The tour is Free. We are an all-volunteer organization whose sole mission is providing the public with accurate history of 17th-century Puritan Boston. Donations are gratefully accepted, and you can become a Member of the Partnership with a donation of $35 or more. What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Parking in Boston is always difficult. Public transportation to Park Street is recommended. Walk up the hill toward the State House. We will meet on the front steps. What should I bring? Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes, and please bring a bottle of water. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Write to [email protected] or call (781) 608-0252 Image: John Winthrop statue outside First Church, Boston. Steven Senne, AP The Partnership of HIstoric Bostons tells the story of early Boston, Massachusetts, and the wider 17th century world. Join our public history events to explore topics from myths about Puritans to early anti-vaxxers to the fate of Native peoples incarcerated during King Philip's War.