Revolutionary unrest, colonial life, wartime sacrifice, civic tragedy, and enduring traditions define Boston’s pivotal role in shaping American history.

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Lieutenant Colonel Mary F. Hallaren championed women’s roles in WWII, supporting the 6888th Battalion&#39;s success in Europe and advocating for women’s military integration. Narrated by Machelle Williams.

Lieutenant Colonel Mary F. Hallaren

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The 1773 Boston Tea Party, protesting British taxation, escalated tensions, leading to the Intolerable Acts and eventually the American Revolutionary War. Narrated by Michael.

The Boston Tea Party

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After the Boston Tea Party of 1773, making the switch from tea to coffee became something of a patriotic duty. Narrated by Bill Hallett.

Coffee at the Boston Tea Party?

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This historic tavern that served the likes of George Washington has survived for more than 200 years. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

The Historic Warren Tavern

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A once poor orphan finds a governor’s random in Spanish gold, and becomes governor as a result. Narrated by Imran Sheikh.

The Sunken Treasure of Governor Phips

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Col. Robert Gould Shaw &amp; the 54th Massachusetts are remembered on Boston Common as one of the first African-American regiments of the Civil War. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

Robert Shaw & the 54th Massachusetts

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With the Puritans of Massachusetts Bay Colony established in 1628, baked beans and dark bread had become a customary Sunday meal in the colonies. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Beantown’s Puritan Roots

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Nestled among the busy streets of Boston and in the shadow of skyscrapers, sits a cemetery to remind us of some very important people from this town. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Granary Cemetery, Boston

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Boston’s oldest church building played a role in the American Revolution everyone should know. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Old North Church

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Tensions were high in Boston between the townsfolk and the British soldiers until one night an angry crowd pushed the soldiers too much and blood was spilled. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

The Boston Massacre

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21 people were killed when a storage tank burst sending a 25-foot high wave of molasses down the streets of Boston at 35 miles an hour. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

Boston's Sticky-Sweet Tsunami

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She definitely died, but her spirit still lives on at the fort. Narrated by Ean Leppin.

Fort Warren is Haunted

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British loyalists stole the gunpowder stored here, kicking off the outrage that started the revolution. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Somerville's Rev War Legacy

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The home to some of the famous Fireside Poets. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Early History of Cambridge, MA

Revolutionary unrest, colonial life, wartime sacrifice, civic tragedy, and enduring traditions define Boston’s pivotal role in shaping American history.