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    Fort Revere Park

    3.9 (17 reviews)

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    Jenna S.

    This truly is a hidden gem of historical significance on the tippy tip of the Hull peninsula. I've been here a few times because my aunt and uncle live right down the street from the area. I never realized, though, how truly wonderful this place was until my most recent visit. This is one of the last examples of the defense forts that allowed watch over Hingham Bay, Quincy Bay, Dorchester Bay, Boston Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The fort itself is actually still in surprisingly good condition considering all of the wear and tear that it has been put through since it was built. You can still go in to the old fortified area to see rooms with fireplaces, prison cells (some with the iron bars still in tact) and a very intricate system of tunnels that stretch for thousands of feet. The lookout tower even still stands and apparently you can take tours of it when someone is there to volunteer to open it up. I'm a bit disappointed that no one was there when we were having a look around, but we'll wait until next time. However, a lot of this park has been destroyed by local idiot adolescents who have trashed almost every inch of the fort with with idiotic graffiti and trash (mainly beer bottles and empty spray paint cans). This could be a really great site if there was any money to actually take care of it. The city could actually probably make a bit of money if they charged $1 admission and put up some signs to notify visitors of the historical significance of this particular site. It really is a shame that this place has gone to total shit, but it's still a really cool site to visit if you've got the time to ferry on over to Hull (about 20 min on the ferry or 45 min driving from Boston).

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    My favorite spot, it is a must see if you love history or photography or want the best views of Hull. Breathtaking.

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    Interesting geographically considering you can drive here but it's in the middle of the Boston harbor islands.

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    First Parish, Old Ship Church

    First Parish, Old Ship Church

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    The oldest church building still in active use in the US is a treasure. A must visit for any fan of…read morecolonial history in New England. Beautiful inside and the staff is happy to answer questions and illuminate the history of the church. The graveyard in back is highly recommended too and has many beautiful tombstones from the 17th and 18th century.

    We are lucky to have many architectural treasures in the historic and very New England town of…read moreHingham, Massachusetts but the Old Ship Meetinghouse is a particular gem and should be on a list of places you might want to visit when you're in town. Old Ship was built in 1681 and it's the only structure in America that's been in continuous use as a church for all that time. It's the only 17th century Puritan meeting house left in the U.S. It's currently in use as a Unitarian-Universalist church. Old Ship was built in the English Gothic (Neo-Gothic) style of the 17th century and is a somewhat imposing structure sitting atop a hill overlooking pretty Main Street. (This is the very same Main Street that Eleanor Roosevelt called "the prettiest Main Street in America" and is worth its own visit) Just wait however until you step through the doors of the church. I've yet to meet anyone who wasn't absolutely amazed at the beauty and incredible craftsmanship of the interior. What will catch your eye instantly is what is known as a Hammerbeam ceiling. This ceiling is nothing short of magnificent with its open bare timbers constructed of huge oak beams. It's said to look like the upside down frame of a ship and indeed it does, hence the name: "Old Ship". Going inside is really to take a giant step back in history. Whenever I'm in there I feel almost overcome by the simple yet jaw-dropping beauty. The pulpit is quite grand sitting way up high at the front of the church with a curved staircase leading up to it. There is a second level balcony surrounding the main part of the church which is a good place to go for an on-high perspective of the interior. Chances are good that you'll be fascinated by the rich history and you'll likely sense, as I do when I'm here, the indomitable spirits of those Puritan first settlers who were determined to see this church built, coming here as they did for religious freedom. Some of the other original meetinghouse furnishings are still used and perhaps the most special of those is the Christening Bowl. It's thought to have been made before 1600 and it was brought to Massachusetts from those original settlers from Hingham, England. (The town of Hingham, Mass still shares an on-going relationship to this day with the people in Hingham, England.) Old Ship Meetinghouse is set in front of the Old Ship Burying Ground, also known as Hingham Cemetery which I have reviewed previously. It would make for a lovely afternoon to visit Old Ship Meetinghouse and then take a stroll through the historic cemetery. . Better yet, in September when the regular church season resumes after the summer hiatus, come on a Sunday and take in the unique Unitarian-Universalist service so that you can sit in appreciation of the beautiful, antique church surroundings while perhaps being inspired by its current day use. You will be most welcomed to do so by all who are there.

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    Boston Light

    Boston Light

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    As Brian S. notes, this was the very first lighthouse station in the United States, established in…read more1716 with the current 75 foot tall conical tower dating back to 1783 (raised to 98 feet in 1856). If you look at Boston Harbor, you'll see that there was a big need for such things with all the small islands here including this one, Little Brewster Island. Tours of the lighthouse are available through the National Park Service. I got to see it today courtesy of clear weather and Delta Air Lines flight 5639. [Review 1808 of 2024 - 1233 in Massachusetts - 22830 overall]

    The very first…read more The United States has a lot of lighthouses but the location of the very first one was on Little Brewster Island out in Boston Harbor. There were other markers and very primitive lights perhaps but the first "real" lighthouse was construction on the little island back in 1716. Boston was the largest city in the country at the time and ship traffic was increasing dramatically. The treacherous reefs and rocks made getting in and out of Boston Harbor a nightmare. The exact dimensions of the first lighthouse aren't known but it seemed to do the job and ship wrecks decreased. Unfortunately the old light had a series of unfortunate mishaps and problems, including being set on fire by the Americans to keep the British from using it in and then once again by the British in 1776 to keep the Americans from using it. It was finally completely destroyed. After the war of indepenence was over it was obvious that the growing nation once again needed a lighthouse in Boston Harbor so in 1783 a new one was built. This new one stands 98 feet tall and is still shining. Even though Boston Harbor is the very first lighthouse location because the first light got destroyed, the "new" Boston Harbor light is now the second oldest lighthouse still standing. The oldest is in Sandy Hook, New Jersey. It is possible to take a boat out of of Boston and go out to the island and light and climbing to the top is a fantastic experience. Only 76 steps but there are a couple of ladders to negotiate once the steps end. You can view the second order Fresnel Lens from six inches away but absolutely no touching. Of course great views from all directions can be seen. The island also has the old keeper's house as well as numerous other artifacts and even a cool lighthouse kitty. Not the tallest light or most aesthetically beautiful but for a sheer sense of history the most important.

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    Pierce House

    Pierce House

    4.0
    (2 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    Located in the Dorchester Adams area, this historic house is located about 20 minutes from the…read moreAshmont T station. The first floor is fully renovated with bathrooms available. This is an architectural tour rather than the inhabitants of the house. Tour guides are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

    Had the chance to catch one of only 4 days that this historic site is open per year. It was really…read moreinteresting as one of the earliest surviving houses in Boston. It's owned by Historic New England and they seem to do a good job with limited funding. It would be nice if it was open to the public (other than schoolchildren) more often, but I'm sure it's a money issue. Anyway, we had a very enlightening tour at the Pierce House. The passion the staff have for the house is obvious. They do an excellent job explaining the shifts in the house as it was expanded over time. I like that they don't go overboard 'restoring' everything in site. It's clear that the house is, or at least was, a living thing that grew with its occupants. I hope they continue being able to preserve this site and restore things like the dairy it contains. The only thing I will say is that since they are only open 4 days a year, they seem to have a lot of pent up energy and information. Our tour was a bit long and super intense! It was like a deluge of information and we were drowning in it. While I can fully appreciate their investment in the site, I think they could work on giving a bit more streamlined tour and then maybe allowing people questions for some of the finer points. I learned more about joinery that I thought possible. . . . Pierce house is worth stopping by if you're in the area (check the website for the rare tour). It's really an important piece of surviving Boston history.

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