Tours of Historical Interest

On Wednesday, July 19, the historical excursion will begin seeing Boston from the point where the excursion of the previous Wednesday ended and, in special buses, will explore the North End and Charlestown. During the colonial period the North End was the best residential district of Boston, now it is the Italian district. In North Square, the only structure of the period standing is the house of Paul Revere, the oldest house in Boston, erected in 1676 and occupied by Paul Revere at the time he rode his "midnight ride." Here the party will have an opportunity to view articles belonging to Revere in a setting the same as it was when he occupied the house. Nearby is Old South Church, the oldest church biulding now standing in Boston. From its steeple the signal lanterns of Paul Revere were hung. The interior of the church remains the same as it was in the Revolutionary period.

Proceeding to Charlestown the party will go through the Charlestown Navy Yard and after a short ride will arrive at Breeds Hill where the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought. Tablets mark the important points of the battle and an opportunity is given to those who wish to climb Bunker Hill Monument which affords an excellent view of Boston.

On Saturday, July 22, the excursion will go along the beautiful south shore, including the Jerusalem Road to Plymouth, stopping at some of the most significant places on the way. In Quincy the party will go through the Adams Museum, the only house in the United States that was the home of two Presidents. Until 1927 it was occupied by a member of the Adams family and it still contains the posessions of that illustrous family.

In Duxbury the home of John Alden will be visited. This house contains choice treasures of colonial life and at present is occupied by John Alden, a direct descendent, in the eighth generation, of the John Alden who married Priscilla.

In Plymouth all points of historic interest will be visited, including Plymouth Rock; Cole's Hill; Burial Hill; Forefather's Monument; the Harlow House, erected in 1677 from timbers of the old fort on Burial Hill; and Pilgrim Hall, which contains the best collection of relics of Pilgrim life in the country. The tickets for this excursion include a 75 mile trip in special buses, and admission to all houses included in the itinerary.