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Charlestown is the oldest neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. Also called Mishawum by the Massachusett, it is located on a peninsula north of the Charles River, across from downtown Boston, and also adjoins the Mystic River and Boston Harbor waterways.
- DKMommy. Elkton, MD 296 contributions. Amazing piece of living history. Amazing walking the different levels of this active duty ship. Self-guide tour. Lots of steps below deck.
- DKMommy. Elkton, MD 296 contributions. 5+ stars so interactive! A great museum. Well laid out. Lots of interactive displays. You can design your own battleship.
- Magnus S. Lidingo, Sweden 46 contributions. 294 steps to an amazing view. The most iconic symbol for the revolutionary war. We ascended the stairs on a wet rainy cold December day, still worth it.
- BlackRoseCher. Malibu, CA 344 contributions. Awesome Navy Yard. Awesome navel yard and museum. Awesome museum and great history on the USS Constitution and USS Cassin Young.
Jun 3, 2024 · Charlestown, section of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. It is situated on a small peninsula between the estuaries of the Charles and Mystic rivers. The locality is dominated by several low hills, including the famous Bunker and Breed’s hills.
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Nov 2, 2023 · Charlestown, an attractive zone in the middle of Boston, is a location where the rich traditions of the past blend effortlessly with the vital energy of the present. Charlestown is a fascinating mix of old and contemporary, with its cobblestone lanes, ancient buildings, and stunning harbour views.
- USS Constitution. ‘Her sides are made of iron!’ cried a crewman upon watching a shot bounce off the thick oak hull of the USS Constitution during the War of 1812.
- Bunker Hill Monument. This 220ft granite obelisk monument commemorates the turning-point battle that was fought on the surrounding hillside on June 17, 1775.
- Charlestown Navy Yard. Besides the historic ships docked here and the museum dedicated to them, the Charlestown Navy Yard is a living monument to its own history of shipbuilding…
- USS Constitution Museum. Head indoors to this museum for a play-by-play of the various battles of the USS Constitution, as well as its current role as the flagship of the US Navy…
Charlestown is the oldest neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. Also called Mishawum by the Massachusett, it is located on a peninsula north of the Charles River, across from downtown Boston, and also adjoins the Mystic River and Boston Harbor waterways.
Located just north of the Charles River, Charlestown is Boston’s oldest neighborhood. Originally known as Mishawum, Charlestown proper was founded in 1628 and included what is now Woburn, Malden, Stoneham, and South Medford. On June 17, 1775, Charlestown was the site of one of the most important battles of the Revolutionary War.
