Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Boston, MA

On the evening of December 16, 1773, well over a hundred people calling themselves the Sons of Liberty and disguised as Mohawk Indians boarded three ships (the Beaver, Dartmouth, and Eleanor) tied up to Griffin’s Wharf. The ships were from London carrying cargoes of British East India Company tea. The Sons of Liberty were . . . → Read More: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Boston, MA

Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival, Boston, Massachusetts

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Greg Osby Performing at the 2010 Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival

The Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival has grown from its beginnings in 2001 when it attracted 10,000 people to become Boston’s most popular outdoor festival attracting more than 70,000 people. It was founded by local restaurateur Darryl Settles who ran the event through 2006. . . . → Read More: Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival, Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Beaches

While there are many famous and popular beaches around Boston, there are also a few nice beaches within the city limits of Boston. These include:

The Beaches of Dorchester

Malibu Beach – Morrissey Boulevard. Bathhouse. Savin Hill Beach – Morrissey Boulevard. Playground facilities, tennis and basketball courts. Tenean Beach, Tenean Street. Baseball fields.

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Old State House Museum, Boston, Massachusetts

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Old State House, Boston, MA

Located at the intersection of Washington and State Streets, within walking distance of historic Faneuil Hall, and on the Freedom Trail, is the oldest surviving public building in Boston, the Old State House. Now a non-profit history museum, this government building, built in 1713, is the seat of . . . → Read More: Old State House Museum, Boston, Massachusetts

The Boston Marathon

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Boston Marathon in Wellesley, MA

Managed by the Boston Athletic Association (BAA), the Boston Marathon is one of the world’s most prestigious running events and also the world’s oldest annual marathon. The race is held Annually on Patriots Day (the third Monday in April) when approximately 20,000 runners run the 26.22 mile course . . . → Read More: The Boston Marathon

Sports Museum of New England, Boston, Massachusetts

Located in Boston’s TD Garden is the Sports Museum of New England. In 1977, two educators, Matt Sgan and Vic Caliri founded the Museum as a non-profit, educational organization where inner-city and suburban youth would find inspiration and “learn the values of leadership, respect, and cooperation while honoring leading citizens and athletes of New . . . → Read More: Sports Museum of New England, Boston, Massachusetts

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Boston, Massachusetts

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John F. Kennedy's Home, Brookline, MA

The John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site is located in Boston’s Brookline neighborhood and is the birthplace and childhood home of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, as well as three of his eight siblings: Rosemary, Kathleen, and Joe Jr. It is also . . . → Read More: John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Boston, Massachusetts

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, Massachusetts

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John F. Kennedy Library

If you want to learn all there is to know about the life and legacy of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, then, make your way to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. This impressive and rather dramatic venue is located on a . . . → Read More: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Children’s Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts

In 1951, one of America’s oldest children’s theatrical organizations was founded – the Boston Children’s Theatre (BCT). This not-for-profit standalone organization is focused on “Live Theatre for Children by Children.”

Boston Children’s Theatre History

In 1920, a charitable corporation was formed for “the promotion of a better and more healthful community toward men in . . . → Read More: Boston Children’s Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Baked Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts

Located in Davis Square in Somerville, Massachusetts is Boston Baked Theatre (BBT), a high-quality, original musical theatre geared to children ages 3 – 12 and their families. The Theatre offers lively shows based on familiar fables and fairy tales set to music and filled with much laughter, entertaining the entire audience. Shows include Snow . . . → Read More: Boston Baked Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts