Crime and Punishment Tour

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A pillory similar to this one was a central feature of early Boston, a town where crime and punishment were seen as essential to maintaining a strong and cohesive Puritan community.

On this tour, you'll learn where Bostonians sited their stocks, whipping post, gaol, and gallows. We'll explore the cultural values implict in public punishment, and put them in historical context. We'll bring the story to life with fascinating examples of early colonial crimes and punishments. 

The Puritan churches and the civil government defined appropriate behavior and took action when rules were broken. On this tour of Boston's original sites, you will learn about the relationship between the two institutions and the role of laws and courts.

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