September 7 Commemoration the Naming of Boston, Dorchester, and Watertown in 1630

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Thursday, September 7, 2017 is Boston Charter Day

Each year, the Partnership of Historic Bostons commemorates the naming of Boston, Dorchester, and Watertown on September 7, 1630 and holds a series of free events to teach the public about early days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.  The theme for 2017 is Medicine and Mortality in 17th-Century Boston.  For a full list of all the events please visit http://historicbostons.org/bostoncharterday.html

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Free admission to the Old South Meeting House for Massachusetts residents.

4:30 PM (1630 international time)

Bells will ring at churches throughout Boston, Dorchester, and Watertown, to celebrate the birthdays. Listen here to the sweet bell of King's Chapel.

4:35 PM (immediately following the bells)

Boston Founders Trail walking tour

Look for our leader, on the section of the plaza closest to to corner of Park and Tremont Streets.

About the tour: The Boston Founders Trail is a 90-minute, guided walking tour of downtown Boston tracing the footsteps of the men and women who founded the town in 1630. You’ll learn the true stories of the Puritans and how they lived and worked in their new home. Discover the lost history of pre-Revolutionary Boston!

“This tour helps humanize the city of Boston, by telling the human stories and lessons signified by its buildings, streets, statues.”

–tour participant

RSVP: Because space is limited, an RSVP is required for this tour at http://puritans2017_thursday.eventbrite.com