History at Sunset Walking Tour: Pirate or Patriot?
Boston National Historical Park · Massachusetts
Photo: NPS Photo / M. Bozio
Next time
Thursday, Oct 8 · 5:30 PM
Local time at the park
About this program
Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours.
Pirate or Patriot?
July 2 & October 8
Did you know that colonial Boston was a hub of activity for the most notorious pirates in the 1700s? During this “Golden Age of Piracy” pirates lived in Boston, were imprisoned here, and sometimes executed here. This tour examines the lives of several of the most famous pirates who walked the streets of Boston, including Captain William Kidd, “Black” Sam Bellamy, Ned Lowe, and Willian Fly.
Meeting Point: Sam Adams Statue, outside Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA 02109
Final Stop: Old State House
Route Info: The tour will cover approximately 1.5 miles over uneven surfaces and cross multiple intersections in a highly populated urban area.
- Where to meet
- Sam Adams Statue, outside Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA 02109
- Good to know
- 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Thursday, Oct 85:30 PM
Schedule from the Boston National Historical Park, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
71° / 59°
clear sky · OpenWeather forecast
Sunset
6:15 PM
Thursday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
