Feb 16 2020
In Washington's Footsteps

In Washington's Footsteps

Presented by Boston By Foot at Corner of Washington and Court Streets

Boston By Foot presents a walking tour that follows the first President on his six-day visit to Boston as part of his post-inaugural tour of New England 230 years ago, in October 1789. In 1789, Boston was on the cusp of transformation, its economy rebounding from the war years, with its advances in industry, technology, and commerce on show for this most important of visitors. Boston in 1789 was still a town, not a city. Charles Bulfinch had yet to create his many churches and civic landmarks, and the hills of the Shawmut Peninsula were not yet plundered for their gravel and landfill. In part, we will walk the route of the civic parade organized for Washington’s arrival; stop by many of the sites where he visited, worshipped, and – yes – slept; and learn about Governor Hancock’s political miscalculation when President Washington came to town.

Admission Info

Phone: 6173672345

Email: info@bostonbyfoot.org

Dates & Times

2020/02/16 - 2020/02/16

Location Info

Corner of Washington and Court Streets

201 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02109