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Making History

USS Constitution (Old Ironsides). Image courtesy FavFoto, Inc. and Greater Boston Convention & Visitors BureauBoston 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.