Granary Burying Ground — Attraction in Boston

The Granary Burial Ground is one of the first stops on the Freedom Trail (the Red Brick Line that will guide you through historic Boston). A very short walk from the Common at the Park Street Station.

This is one of the oldest graveyards in Boston, and the stonecutting and iconography is really something to see. Just a block or two down the street is Kings Chapel Burying Ground which is slightly older- and the other oldest are over in Charlestown but are only open to the public occasionally.

As far as American History and significant burials from the years around 1776- this burial ground has a significant portion of the Founding Fathers- Paul Revere is here, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, James Otis plus those colonists killed in the Boston Massacre such as Crispin Attucks.

There is a cenotaph for Benjamin Franklin dead center in the yard, it’s the obelisk you’ll see as you walk in the gates. He’s not buried here, but his family is. If you’ve see the Declaration of Independence you’ll know John Hancock didn’t do anything small- and his marker over to the far left is probably the largest in the grounds.

Paul Revere is straight back, and perhaps the most visited- but Revere only gained his real recognition after the poem by Longfellow in the 1800’s and his actual marker is rather modest.

As the tour guides will be sure to tell you- The Beantown Pub is just across the street and is the only place you can enjoy a Sam Adams beer across the street from Sam Adams.

Legend has it Mother Goose is buried here, and there are some lesser know patriots and figures from the early days of Boston. This is really a must see for...

I go through a phase once every 3 years or so, where I become fascinated by the American Revolution. I become obsessed. I let it consume me. “Oh you wanna slap a 3% stamp tax on us? WELL WE GOING TO WAR THEN.” The Founding Fathers were so gangster, ready to lay down their lives in the name of Freedom.

All this to say, I was in Boston for the weekend walking the Freedom Trail when we walked into Granary Burying Ground, where many of the OGs lay to rest. Sam Adams, John Hancok, Paul Revere, etc. I absolutely ate up my performance when I played Paul Revere in a 4th grade play about the Revolution, so it was cool to finally meet P. A real full circle moment for me.

Being in here was a sobering reality. My problems, at the age of 29 consist of stressing that my last Instagram post didn’t do numbers, a cold brew costing $6, and getting upset when Wegmans is out of rotisserie chickens. At the age of 21, Nathan Hale was about to be executed by the British and his last words were “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”

I gotta do more. I gotta go harder.

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Title: Echoes of History at Granary Burying Ground with Kara Zeiberg

Review:

The Granary Burying Ground is a vital link to America's past, hosting the graves of numerous pivotal figures. Here lie Signers of the Declaration of Independence like Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Robert Treat Paine; American Revolutionaries such as Paul Revere and James Otis; and other notables including Peter Faneuil, the benefactor of Faneuil Hall, along with victims of the Boston Massacre. The ambiance of this historic site, combined with its profound sense of history, makes it a crucial stop for anyone interested in the early struggles and triumphs of the United States.

My guided tour with Kara Zeiberg from the Freedom Trail Foundation added a rich layer to this experience. Dressed in period costume and portraying "Thankful Rice," Kara brought to life the stories of these significant figures. Her narratives, rich with historical detail and delivered with a light touch of humor, made the tour both engaging...