Boston: Tour de historia del ferrocarril subterráneo de Beacon Hill
Descripción
El papel de Boston en la lucha para acabar con la esclavitud legalizada está vinculado por el Black Heritage Trail en el histórico Beacon Hill. ¡Este camino peatonal se experimenta mejor a pie, en un grupo pequeño, con un guía local experto! Su recorrido circular de 2,5 horas viaja desde Boston Common para visitar sitios del ferrocarril subterráneo, hogares de élite de "Boston Brahmins" y puntos de referencia abolicionistas como African Meeting House. Nuestro recorrido a pie para grupos pequeños profundiza en los años 1833 a 1863, los años tumultuosos que condujeron a la Guerra Civil. Seguimos los pasos de los bostonianos del siglo XIX, quienes lucharon contra la "institución peculiar" de la esclavitud racial en los EE. UU. Con un cautivador enfoque narrativo, Hub Town Tours ofrece la introducción perfecta al papel de Boston en la "Segunda Revolución" de Estados Unidos. A medida que viajamos por lugares emblemáticos de la Guerra Civil de Boston, su guía comparte la apasionante historia de los bostonianos locales que encontraron sus voces y exigieron el fin de la injusticia en su joven nación.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Reúnase con su guía en el Monumento a los Soldados y Marineros en el centro de Boston Common, a pasos del Centro de Visitantes de Boston Common en 139 Tremont Street (02108). Busque una columna de granito blanco coronada por una figura femenina que sostiene una bandera; cuatro estatuas de bronce rodean la base de la columna central.
La tierra pública más antigua de América y el pasto de pastoreo comunal de Boston (1634)
Las estrechas callejuelas empedradas serpentean a lo largo de la histórica Beacon Hill
Elegante plaza de barrio del mundo de élite de los "brahmanes de Boston" del siglo XIX.
Construida como una escuela solo para blancos en 1824, pero entre las primeras escuelas en integrarse en Boston en 1855
Hogar de un destacado abolicionista, legislador estatal y ex barbero
Calle principal de Beacon Hill, repleta de tiendas y restaurantes locales
Casa de reuniones histórica (1807) y lugar de un polémico debate sobre la integración racial
Hogar del activista y abolicionista de la comunidad afroamericana
Casa de seguridad del ferrocarril subterráneo propiedad de los Hayden, abolicionistas acérrimos que anteriormente fueron esclavizados
1796 residencia de Harrison Gray Otis, alcalde de Boston y sobrino del revolucionario James Otis, Jr.
Iglesia histórica de 1806 diseñada por el destacado arquitecto Asher Benjamin
Hogar del abolicionista declarado y del senador estadounidense golpeado hasta dejarlo inconsciente en el Capitolio por el tema de la esclavitud en 1856.
Hogares de varios abolicionistas afroamericanos, incluido el historiador William Cooper Nell
Fundada en 1835 como escuela segregada para niños afroamericanos de Boston.
Centro cultural de la comunidad afroamericana de Boston y el edificio de la iglesia negra más antiguo de los EE. UU. (1806)
La casa más antigua existente en Beacon Hill (1787) fue el hogar del veterano de la Guerra Revolucionaria afroamericana
Capitolio del estado de Massachusetts y "Centro del Sistema Solar" (1798)
Nuestro recorrido concluye al lado de Robert Gould Shaw y el 54th Regiment Memorial frente a 24 Beacon Street.
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Se admiten animales de asistencia
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- No se recomienda para viajeros con lesiones de la columna vertebral
- No es recomendable para embarazadas
- No se recomienda para viajeros con mala salud cardiovascular
- Los viajeros deben tener al menos un nivel de condición física medio
- No recomendado para viajeros que tienen dificultad para permanecer de pie durante períodos prolongados.
Opiniones(171)
Will was one of the best tour guides I have ever had! He was amazingly knowledgeable about the subject. The tour was 2 1/2 hours long, but seem to fly by!
Well, thank you: a tour that seemed to fly by is one of our favorite compliments! And we love the "one of the best" votes for Will, who is an amazingly knowledgeable local historian and a great storyteller. He is passionate about sharing the stories of Abolition and the Underground Railroad that center on beautiful. historic Beacon Hill. It's a rich and important part of Boston history, and we are so glad you enjoyed the tour!
This was an amazing 2.5 hour walking tour which went by so fast. I learned so much from Will Stilwell who was my incredible guide. He thoroughly knew the history of this era from the writings and letters of the time and he brought these historic events to dramatic life as if they were happening today. I couldn't help but take notes and photos because there was so much to digest and learn from him about the vast number of heroes who moved Massachusetts progressively forward. Just be advised if you have mobility issues that the walking tour requires sturdy shoes and walking on some irregular pavement. Also take a water bottle for warm days. Take this tour if you have any interest in history at all- you won't be disappointed!
Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience on Will's tour, and for five stars! He is an expert historian with such an engaging storytelling style, and he is passionate about sharing historic Beacon Hill. Its stories from the Abolition Movement and the Underground Railroad make it as rich in important history as it is beautiful. We are so pleased to know Will's tour inspired notes and photos, and we hope you got some great pictures! It is worth repeating what you kindly noted for readers: Beacon Hill can be quite steep, and the sidewalks are old, so good shoes and careful walking are a must. We appreciate your recommending this tour!
The Boston Underground Railroad tour was great. Will knows his stuff, has passion for what he does, and adds much life to the tour.
Thank you very much for five stars! Will is a Boston history expert with years of experience as a guide. He is passionate about bringing his storytelling talents to the fascinating history of Abolition and the Underground Railroad. Those stories, and the beauty of historic Beacon Hill, are a combination we love share. We are so happy you enjoyed it!
Our guide, William, was AMAZING! He was so knowledgeable about the history of Boston and so passionate with his delivery. He has actually befriended the new owners of one of the historical homes on the tour. We highly recommend this presentation to anyone interested in learning more about the Underground Railroad.
Anna, we so appreciate this very kind, detailed review of your tour with Will, and the five stars! Will is a master historian, and he's passionate about sharing the stories of the abolition movement and the Underground Railroad on Beacon Hill. Our tours have found a welcome from the residents of the beautiful, historic neighborhood. We are so pleased you enjoyed Will's great knowledge and irresistible storytelling!
Tour was canceled due to heat. How do I get a refund?
Good morning, this is Ted Clark, owner of the local small business where you've posted this negative review. I'm sorry to hear your recent visit to Boston was disrupted by the record-breaking heatwave! To keep our guides and guests safe, afternoon tours were canceled during the hottest three-day stretch. Guests on canceled tours were offered alternate tour times, and if unable to reschedule, received a full refund. If you've not already been refunded for the canceled tour, please contact us directly via email to help@hubtowntours.com. Our records do not indicate any missing refunds for affected guests, however; I presume this review was written before Viator/Tripadvisor processed your refund.
Lin gave an excellent tour by providing the right amount of historical background information and combining storytelling with the history of the Underground Railroad on Beacon Hill. She changed our perception of the abolition movement in Boston and introduced us to new heroes like Elizabeth Freeman. The pace of the tour was perfect for our group.
Thank you for this thoughtful review! We designed our Underground Railroad tour specifically to highlight these powerful, often-overlooked narratives of abolitionist history. Lin excels at weaving rigorous historical accuracy with compelling storytelling, and we are so proud she could introduce you to these incredible American heroes. This is a perfect year to discover new and inspiring stories from our past, and we're glad that you were able to join us!
Meaghan was very knowledgeable and friendly. I like that she used her voice to direct the sound so that everyone could hear her especially when traffic was loud. It seemed as if she had some theatre training. The only thing that was off was that there was a BAA road race that blocked the entrance to Boston Common parking garage and we had to park further away and try to find an open entrance to the common by going around the blocked off area for the race. If we had known in advance we would have entered the city from the north end/haymarket exit and parked by government center on the other side of the common.
Thank you so much for five stars and these kind compliments for Meaghan! She supplies great history and good company on the Freedom Trail, and her years of guide experience have made her an expert storyteller. Boston Common has been a hub of activity here since the 1630s, and parking is generally a challenge, so this may be helpful information.
Dave was an exceptional tour guide. He was knowledgeable, appropriate and kind. The tour was fascinating and we learned so much.
Tami, thank you so much! Dave has a comprehensive knowledge of Boston history, including the Beacon Hill's place in the Underground Railroad, and many years experience sharing that history with guests. We are so pleased you enjoyed the tour and learned a lot!
Joe was very knowledgeable and kind. He welcomed questions and answered them happily. He was considerate to keep us in the shade as much as possible.
Thank you very much for five stars for Joe! We're glad you got your questions answered and enjoyed some of Beacon Hill's shady spots. Joe is a marvelous educator and guide, and passionate about Boston's abolitionist and Underground Railroad history.
My husband and I took the historic Underground Railroad tour with Lynn. She was an outstanding guide. She was very knowledgeable about the subject and shared many interesting facts We have lived not far from Boston for our whole lives and learned so much about this aspect of history. Highly recommend the tour and Lynn for a guide.
Thank you so much for five stars and this wonderful review! It means a lot to our Underground Railroad guides to share this important, compelling history, but also to share beautiful, historic Beacon Hill. Lin will be thrilled that it deepened your sense of the history of home for you! Appreciate your recommendation.
