sábado, 6 de julio de 2013

History in Boston: Great Monuments To Visit

By Sam Williams


The big selection of monuments in Boston include battleground memorials, consequential warships and public statues. Boston monuments are among the most highly visited and storied in the US.

Bunker Hill Monument

One of the most iconic monuments in Boston, Bunker Hill Monument honors the bloody Battle of Bunker Hill in the American Revolution. In June 1775, the English Armed forces undertook a series of major attacks to destroy the colonial militiamen's stronghold on Breed's Hill in Charlestown. Though the Brit were finally successful, they paid a high cost and the Battle of Bunker Hill- the very first major engagement of the war- changed into a rallying point for people that wanted liberty from UK oppression. Today, the striking monument soars above the Boston skyline in the historical Charlestown neighborhood in the city's north section. Completed in 1842, the monument is a Boston icon and symbolical of the city's national loyalty and proud colonial heritage. It also contains the entrancing Bunker Hill Museum, which holds artifacts from the American Revolution and is a have to see for history buffs and other visitors to the monument.

Site of the Boston Massacre

The famous Boston Massacre, one of the dividing line events leading in to the Revolutionary War, is marked by a ring of stones on State Street in Boston. Reenactments also take place on the anniversary every year. This, like many other Boston monuments, is an excellent place to visit to get a sense of the city's history and entrancing colonial heritage.

Castle Island

This hidden gem in Boston is crammed with history. The home of Boston's Korean War veterans ' memorial, Castle Island also boasts Fort Autonomy, a massive army stronghold built in the 1800s. Though off most tourists ' radar screens, Castle Island is a superb spot to travel to.

George Washington Statue

Found in the stunning Public Garden of the Boston Common, this famous statue of George Washington mounted on a horse beckons visitors from across the entire world to Boston. Installed in 1869, it is a Boston icon and a must-see for any person visiting the city of Boston.

Ether Monument

Also in Boston's Public Garden is the Ether Monument. The garden's oldest monument, it recognizes the 1st use of ether in anesthesia. A testament to medical advances and Good Samaritans, it happens to be one of the garden's most respected and stunning monuments.




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