Boston: Tour della storia della ferrovia sotterranea di Beacon Hill
Descrizione
Il ruolo di Boston nella lotta per porre fine alla schiavitù legalizzata è legato al Black Heritage Trail nella storica Beacon Hill. Questo percorso pedonale è meglio vissuto a piedi, in un piccolo gruppo, con una guida locale esperta! Il tuo tour ad anello di 2,5 ore viaggia da Boston Common per visitare i siti della Underground Railroad, le case d'élite dei "Boston Brahmins" e i monumenti abolizionisti come l'African Meeting House. Il nostro tour a piedi per piccoli gruppi approfondisce gli anni dal 1833 al 1863, gli anni tumultuosi che portarono alla guerra civile. Seguiamo le orme dei bostoniani del XIX secolo, tutti alle prese con la "particolare istituzione" della schiavitù razziale negli Stati Uniti. Con un accattivante approccio narrativo, Hub Town Tours offre la perfetta introduzione al ruolo di Boston nella "Seconda rivoluzione" americana. Mentre attraversiamo i punti di riferimento della Boston della guerra civile, la tua guida condivide l'avvincente storia dei bostoniani locali che trovano la loro voce e chiedono la fine dell'ingiustizia nella loro giovane nazione.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Incontra la tua guida al Soldiers and Sailors Monument nel centro di Boston Common, a pochi passi dal Boston Common Visitors Center al 139 di Tremont Street (02108). Cerca una colonna di granito bianco sormontata da una figura femminile che regge una bandiera; quattro statue di bronzo circondano la base della colonna centrale.
Il più antico terreno pubblico delle Americhe e pascolo comunale di Boston (1634)
Stretti vicoli acciottolati si snodano lungo la storica Beacon Hill
Elegante piazza di quartiere del mondo elitario dei "Boston Brahmins" del XIX secolo
Costruita come scuola per soli bianchi nel 1824, ma tra le prime scuole ad integrarsi a Boston nel 1855
Casa del principale abolizionista, legislatore statale ed ex barbiere
Arteria principale di Beacon Hill, fiancheggiata da negozi e ristoranti locali
Storica casa di riunione (1807) e sede di controversi dibattiti sull'integrazione razziale
Casa dell'attivista e abolizionista della comunità afroamericana
La casa sicura della Underground Railroad di proprietà degli Hayden, convinti abolizionisti che in precedenza erano stati ridotti in schiavitù
1796 residenza di Harrison Gray Otis, sindaco di Boston e nipote del rivoluzionario James Otis, Jr.
Storica chiesa del 1806 progettata dal noto architetto Asher Benjamin
Sede di abolizionisti schietti e senatore degli Stati Uniti picchiati fino a perdere i sensi in Campidoglio per la questione della schiavitù nel 1856.
Case di diversi abolizionisti afroamericani, tra cui lo storico William Cooper Nell
Fondata nel 1835 come scuola segregata per i bambini afroamericani di Boston
Centro culturale della comunità afroamericana di Boston e la più antica chiesa nera esistente negli Stati Uniti (1806)
La più antica casa esistente a Beacon Hill (1787) ospitava un veterano della guerra d'indipendenza afroamericana
Campidoglio dello stato del Massachusetts e "Hub of the Solar System" (1798)
Il nostro tour si conclude accanto al Robert Gould Shaw e al 54th Regiment Memorial di fronte a 24 Beacon Street.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi alla schiena
- Sconsigliato in gravidanza
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi cardiovascolari
- I viaggiatori devono avere una buona forma fisica
- Non raccomandato per i viaggiatori che hanno difficoltà a stare in piedi per lunghi periodi
Recensioni(167)
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!
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!
The Boston Underground Railroad tour was great. Will knows his stuff, has passion for what he does, and adds much life to the tour.
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.
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.
