The Stories Our Houses Tell
Integral to the mission is CPS’ Historic Markers program. Each marker is a unique way to recognize a historic building and share its history.
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WALKING TOUR: Experience Charlestown’s Revolutionary Past
Step back in time with this walking tour of Charlestown, where the echoes of April 19, 1775, still resonate.
Charlestown and the Revolution – the Origin Story
On April 18, 1775 a group of express riders, most notably, Paul Revere, rode across the Middlesex County countryside.
Paul Revere Rides Again
Kick off Bunker Hill 250 on April 18, 2025 with a celebration of the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, the harbinger of the Revolutionary War.
Boston Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride
On the night of Friday, April 18, 2025, Boston will commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride, a momentous event in American history that alerted colonists to British plans and ignited the Revolutionary War.
