Boston Common: Past Lives and Hidden Stories Walking Tour

Join us for this exciting new tour about America's oldest public park.

Explore Boston Common and the many ways people have used this beloved public green space. We’ll look at how the area evolved from native land, to a colonial town commons, to the multi-faceted park it is today.

Exploring the area’s history as a site of revolution and freedom, we’ll also consider how open and free a space it was for different groups at different times.

Join us as we discover the many lives of Boston Common and its people!