Boston common

Boston Common is the oldest public park in America, established in 1634. This 50-acre green space has been at the center of Boston life for nearly four centuries, serving at various times as grazing land, a military camp, a site for public gatherings and protests, and even a place for public executions. Today, the Common is a peaceful gathering place in the heart of the city and the starting point of Boston’s famous Freedom Trail. As you explore, you’re walking through a landscape that has witnessed everything from the American Revolution to abolition rallies, civil rights demonstrations, celebrations, and everyday Boston life.