Pirate or Patriot?

Name: Pirate or Patriot?
Start: August 26, 2016
End: 2016-06-23
Location: Boston National Historical Park

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During times of war sailors are often our heroes. But what happens when the war is over and there is no more work? Boston has a long association with illicit sea-trade. But are these men pirates or patriots? Join a park ranger and explore Charlestown as the sun slowly begins to set. All tours begin at 6:30 p.m. in front of the flag pole on Pier 1, Charlestown Navy Yard. Tours are 90 minutes long.

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Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129

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By Public Transportation

Boston is most easily accessed by its public transportation system, the MBTA. Commonly called the "T", public transportation provides easy access to both of Boston National Historical Park's visitor centers.

To get to the Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center, you have two man options. You can pick up the Water Shuttle at Long Wharf, which will drop you off at Pier 3 in Charlestown. Walk to the head of the dry dock, and take a left into the Charlestown Navy Yard.

You can also take the 93 bus to the "Constitution Road" stop, and walk into the Charlestown Navy Yard from there.

For help planning your trip by public transportation, visit the MBTA's website.

By Car
To Charlestown Navy Yard:

From South: I-93 N to exit 28(Sullivan Square). At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Cambridge Street to first light. Enter traffic circle and take first right onto Rutherford Avenue. Move to the leftmost lane and at City Square, just before the bridge, turn left onto Chelsea Street. Follow directions for all (below).

From West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) East to I-93 N. Follow the directions for "From South" above.

From North (Route 1): Route 1 South over the Tobin Bridge. Follow signs for Charlestown. Exit is 1 mile after the bridge and takes you into the tunnel. In tunnel, follow the exit sign for Charlestown and proceed to the light. At light, turn right onto Rutherford Ave and immediately get into the leftmost lane. At next light, turn left onto Chelsea Street. Follow directions for all (below).

From North (93 South): I-93 South to Exit 28/Sullivan Square. Stay left on exit ramp for about 1/3 mile. Proceed up ramp to Rutherford Avenue. Follow signs for Rutherford Ave/City Square. After Bunker Hill Community College, get into the left lane. Just before the bridge at City Square turn left onto Chelsea Street. Follow directions for all (below).

For All: At first light, turn right onto Warren St, then first left onto Constitution Rd. Discounted parking with validation is available in the Nautica Parking garage.

The Visitor Center is in Building 5 (near USS Constitution) through Gate 1, by pedestrian access only. The flagpole is diagonally opposite Building 5

Parking: Although public transportation is strongly recommended, discounted parking with Boston National Historical Park validation is available from Nautica Parking Garage on Constitution Road. For more information, please call the visitor center at (617) 242-5601.

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