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Tag Archives: boston harbor history
Evacuation Day in Boston….also known as Saint Patrick’s Day
Evacuation day, occurring on the same day as Saint Patrick’s day, is an important part of Boston Harbor History. As the lesser known of the two holidays of March 17th, Evacuation day commemorates this date in 1776, when the British … Continue reading
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Boston Harbor historical place of the week: Deane Winthrop House
Winthrop is one of the cornerstones of Boston Harbor- if you view it geometrically you may see what I mean (i.e. the Northeastern corner). Naturally a point of inital discovery when approaching the Boston Harbor from the Northeast, this place has … Continue reading
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USS Constitution under sail
The USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned vessel in the United States Navy, was paraded out President roads to sail under its own sails this past Saturday. The USS Constitution was paraded around the harbor today under sail power for only … Continue reading
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D-Day: The 68th Anniversary
June 6th marks the 68th anniversary of D-Day, when American, British and Canadian soldiers invaded the beaches of Normandy and began the battle of the Western Front in Europe. Boston played an important role in America’s preparation for the invasion. … Continue reading
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Boston Tea Party Museum Set to Open Soon
I am very excited for the Tea Party Museum to open, which according to its website is scheduled to occur in 78 days. Having been under construction for quite some time, the structure is coming together quite nicely. I remember … Continue reading
South Shore Naval History On Display
Then USS Salem, docked at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy is just one of the South Shore’s pieces of naval history: The Fore River and Hingham shipyards are worth a visit if you are interested in US naval history. … Continue reading
