Making
History
Boston
history comes to life through landmarks such as the Old North
Church, Faneuil Hall, The Old State House, the Bunker Hill and USS
Constitution pavilions, Paul Revere’s House, and much, much more
found along Boston’s Freedom Trail. First incorporated as a town in
1630, and as a city in 1822, Boston is one of America's oldest
cities.
What began as a homesteading community eventually evolved into a
center for social and political change. Birthplace of American
independence, Boston has since become the economic and cultural hub
of New England, and an intellectual capital of the world.
Boston's strength, diversity and vitality are all rooted in her
21 neighborhoods, where neighborhood pride and cultures from all
over the world are cherished and celebrated. Although each
neighborhood has its own personality and distinct appeal, all of
them demonstrate Boston's changing face. This historic capital has
become a magnet for all of the world's citizens. These new
immigrants have joined native Bostonians and transplants from across
the country to make Boston the world-class city it is today.