Boston history is long and unique. There is nowhere in the world quite like Boston with its narrow streets, famous people and rich Boston heritage. Events happened in and around Boston that changed the world forever from the shot hear round the world in Lexington to the birth of JFK. We have tried to find some of the best websites to help discover Boston history.


Famous people

Four presidents were born in Boston and some of the most famous people have resided in Boston at some point.
 

Revolutionary War

Boston is one of the most important cities when looking at the American Revolution from the Boston Massacre that sacrificed the lives of civilians to the famous ride of Paul Revere through the suburbs of Boston.