Tablet dedicated in 1913. Text (from 4 of 1st settlers of Boston) declared that in 1634 John Winthrop & Puritans purchased this land from William Blackstone for "Common" use. More info via blog.<LINK> Read more.
Memorial created 1888 by Robert Adolf Krauss. Also referred to as Crispus Attucks Memorial who was 1st killed during Boston Massacre. Krauss died in insane asylum in 1901. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Donated by wealthy dry goods merchant Gardner Brewer who commissioned this replica from the Exposition Universelle of 1855 in Paris. Contains sculpture of God of Sea, Poseiden. More info in blog<LINK> Read more.
Green space on NW corner of Boston Common. Laid out 1852. One of locations of Shakespeare in the Park. During Revolutionary War was where British maintained camp of 2K troops. More info via blog<LINK> Read more.
This 1756 graveyard was the 4th cemetery established within Boston. Most noted person buried here is Gilbert Stuart whose painting of George Washington graces every $1 bill. More info via our blog. Read more.
Along Beacon St near this intersection are last remnants of original fencing around the Common set in 1836. Remaining fences were torn down WWII and melted for their metal. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
One of 4 works by artist John Paramino within Boston Common. Honors Barry who is recognized as the "Father of the American Navy" after being appointed by George Washington. More info via blog.<LINK> Read more.
Bronze plaque dedicated on 250th anniversary of U.S. independence (1925). Recreation of John Trumbell's famous painting in US Capitol. Text is "nearly" identical to actual DOI. More info in blog<LINK> Read more.
Depicts William Blackstone (city founder) welcoming Puritan John Winthrop & Puritans. As no one knew what Blackstone looked like the artist used then Boston mayor James Curley. More info in blog<LINK> Read more.
2.5 mile path that connects 17 historical sites related to American Revolution. Product of Boston columnist Bill Schofield who came up with idea in 1951. Red path added 1958. More tips in blog. <LINK> Read more.
1 of 3 original ponds located in the Boston Common. Jet fountain added in 1848. In July/Aug, pond is wading pool for children. In winter, pond is frozen over for ice skating. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Like everything in the Boston Common, these steps have been named for someone noted. Curtis Guild was the 43rd Governor of MA from 1906-9 where he served 3 consecutive terms. More info via blog.<LINK> Read more.
Contains picture of Pope John Paul II. Dedicated 1981 in recognition of 1979 visit of Pope to U.S. on the 350th anniversary of founding of Boston. Over 400K people showed up. More info via blog.<LINK> Read more.
Nation's 1st subway. Launched car on 9/1/1897. Tracks only .19 miles to Boylston St (w/4 stops in-between!). Many thought nearby bldgs would collapse. More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.
This is sometimes the site of the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's free summer performances and was where President Obama spoke in 2007 during a Presidential Primary rally. More info via our blog. Read more.
Site of start of Freedom Trail. Plaza dedicated 1960 in honor of Dr. George Parkman. 3 statues within plaza celebrate Industry, Religion, Learning. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
In 1700s the Common was the site of a ritual coined Pope's Day. Featured a competition between North & South Boston with brawls until the losing team could not retaliate. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Formerly located on SE corner of Frog Pond. Bodies were left hung to decompose as a reminder of intolerance. If families tried to cut the body down they would face punishment. More tales in blog<LINK> Read more.
126 foot white granite monument dedicated to common persons who helped during the Civil War. Contains 4 bas-reliefs (1 on each side). To learn more about them and this monument check out our blog. Read more.
Designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens whom spent 14 year in its creation. Shaw's tale is best told via the 1989 film "Glory." Gaudens used 40 men to model for this work. More info available via our blog Read more.
Atop this hill is a 37' pole supposedly made from a single tree in 1837. Flag formerly resided by Soldiers & Sailors Monument. Popular site in winter for children's sledding. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
