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  • Take a July 4th Revolutionary Stroll in the Heart of Boston

    While you're waiting for the concert and fireworks, consider taking a stroll to visit some of the people who led the battle for independence. 

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    In addition to George Washington, you'll also find statues honoring Revolutionary heroes Colonel Thomas Cass, and Tadeusz Kościuszko in the Boston Public Garden.

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    The Commonwealth Avenue Mall has three important figures from the Revolutionary War: Alexander Hamilton, General John Glover, and Abigail Adams

    And, of course, the Freedom Trail is the perfect hop-on-hop-off path that honors the people and places that played a leading role in what we celebrate today!

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  • Visit A Patriot on Patriot’s Day

    Just take a walk on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall to visit a few patriotic Americans on this day set aside to honor the men and women who have protected our freedoms. 

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    This statue of John Glover stands between Berkeley and Clarendon Streets. But you'll also find Alexander Hamiltion, William Lloyd Garrison, Samuel Eliot Morison, Lucy Stone, and Abigail Adams along the walk.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
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