Boston National Historical Park
The Boston National Historical Park is an association of sites that showcase Boston's role in the American Revolution and other parts of history. It was designated a national park on October 1, 1974. Seven of the eight sites are connected by the Freedom Trail, a walking tour of downtown Boston. All eight properties are National Historic Landmarks.
Boston National Historical Park | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historical Park | |
| Location | Inner harbor at mouth of Charles River, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 42°21′36″N 71°03′23″W |
| Area | 43 acres (17 ha) |
| Built | 1776 |
| Architect | Alexander Parris, et al. |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Colonial, Georgian |
| Visitation | 2,123,246 (2022) |
| Website | www |
| NRHP reference No. | 74002222 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 26, 1974 |
| Designated NHP | October 26, 1974 |
Five of the sites that make up the park are neither owned nor operated by the National Park Service, and operate through cooperative agreements established upon the park's creation. The park service operates visitor centers in Faneuil Hall and at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Boston National Historical Park, along with Boston African American and Boston Harbor Islands, comprise the National Parks of Boston, all under the same superintendent.