Monumental

Hello, all.

I've been sightseeing recently, and I have visited several different historical places in Massachusetts:

The Old North Church was where two lanterns were hung to tell Paul Revere that the British were coming by sea. Several Presidents have sat in different pews, some of which are interesting for other reasons. The one surviving lantern is in a museum in Concord. The angels that decorate the inside of the chapel were stolen by British pirates (they sank the ship) and then donated to the church! (huh?) Finally, when Newton hung the lanterns, the British army was on his heels, so he jumped out of the first-floor window to get away.

Paul Revere's house has two stories, though it used to have three. There is antique furniture there, along with some trinkets created by Paul Revere, silversmith. The front room was a kitchen and welcoming area. Next is the living room, with a fireplace that takes up a wall. Upstairs are the living quarters. Paul Revere Trivia: Paul Revere had 2 wives, and 8 kids with each wife. However, only 5-9 children would reside in the house at one time. Paul Revere was a goldsmith, silversmith, and copper smith.

The USS Constitution is a battle ship used in the 1700s. Also known as "Old Ironsides," she currently resides in a dock on the freedom trail, in an inlet of Boston Harbor. She was given her name because, when cannons were fired at her, they bounced off. Someone called out, "Her sides are made of iron!" The cannon balls bounced off, but the name stuck. All of the battles she participated in, she won. The museum has additional facts and trivia.

Finally, the Monument dedicated to the battle of Bunker Hill. The patriot army was sent to fortify Bunker Hill, the highest point, against the British armies coming by sea. However, the admiral decided to fortify Breed's Hill instead. The British won the day in three attacks, but it boosted the morale of the patriots by showing that they could hold their own against the best prepared army of their time. The obelisk the is the monument has 294 steps and viewpoints at the top.

There is the finale of your sightseeing tour, covering almost half of the Freedom Trail, at different points. Happy belated Easter!

David (the important one)