Beacon Hill's portion of the Freedom Trail includes the oldest public park in the country, Boston Common. Simply referred to as "the Common," it was originally created in the 1600s. And just west ...

Beyond here you’ll officially come to the “start” of the trail on the Boston Common. If you want a more in-depth account ... When you first enter make sure to pickup a guide and look on the back for ...

The grounds of Boston Common started as a cow pasture in the mid-1600s. It was also used for Puritan punishments, like whipping, and even for hangings. In 1768, the area was transformed into a ...