I n 1740, when Boston was a colonial outpost of 16,500 people, an extravagantly wealthy merchant named Peter Faneuil offered his city a gift. To replace the informal scrum of vendors gathered at ...

Visitors can explore authentically restored tea ships and interactive exhibits that bring history to life. The museum ...

A group of artists has projected political messages of protest on historic landmarks, including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall and Old South Meeting House.

A lawyer representing a bar in Faneuil Hall told officials last week that staff made an “unfortunate error” when they closed and locked up for the night while a woman was still inside passed out.

Docents are friendly and knowledgeable. The Paul Revere House sits within walking distance of Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Old North Church, as well as the Haymarket and Aquarium "T" stations.

Stretching 2½ miles, the Freedom Trail weaves past 16 of the city's most historic sites, including Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Paul Revere House and Old North Church. Taking in all of the trail ...