John Winthrop, the founder of the original
colony of Boston, dubbed the settlement the “City on
a Hill”. He intended for every aspect of Boston society
to epitomize the ideal civilization, and to serve as a display
of exemplary behavior for all other communities to follow.
William Tudor, a literary enthusiast who resided in Boston,
referred to the city as “the Athens of America”
because of its high cultural ideals and intellectual accomplishments.
On a less serious, but equally infamous note, the title “Beantown”
was bestowed upon Boston for its signature meal of baked beans
and bread. In every instance, the city lives up to its many
titles.
With so many monuments and museums
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throughout Boston, the city
needed a way to tie all of its treasures together. The Freedom
Trail is a red brick line that tracks the city’s many
historical sites, from one end to the other. The Trail is
highly convenient, as you can pick it up almost anywhere that
is worthy of sightseeing.
As you travel along the Freedom Trail, you will realize that
if imitation is the best form of flattery, Boston should be
tickled pink, as it is home to many of America’s “firsts”.
The first public school, first college, first public library,
and first underground transit system call all be attributed
to the great minds of Boston. The ambitious colonists who
organized the city were the first to inspire a country to
defend its right to independence and freedom, which, in the
twenty first century, are symbolic of American past and present.
No other city deserves the name “Cradle of Liberty”
quite like Boston.
