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Boston – Adventures in History

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

When a group of upstart colonists decided they wanted self-governance back in the 1770s, there was a hotbed of activity in Boston, Massachusetts.

 

Names familiar to many American schoolchildren – Paul Revere, John Adams and others – resided in Boston or the nearby area.

 

Paul Revere statue

Paul Revere statue

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Boston: Adventures in History, “Culchah” and Shopping

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Boston, Massachusetts conjures up images of the fight for United States independence, history and old buildings.  It’s all of that and much more.  With the 4th of July this week, Boston seems a great place to celebrate the USA’s birth.

Quincy Market - where street performance happen often

Quincy Market - where street performances happen often

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