Boston National Historical Park - Facilities

Charlestown Navy Yard visitor center

Open

Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer (July - August) open 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Phone

617-241-7575

Location

Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center

Faneuil Hall

Open

Open All Year 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Location

Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA

Closures

Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Special Programs

National Park Service Rangers offer historical talks every half hour (except when the hall is closed for city sponsored events). For more information call (617) 242-5675

USS Cassin Young

Open

Open daily during the winter from noon to 3 p.m. Weather permitting. Below deck tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.Summer(July -August) open 10 a.m.to5 p.m

Phone

617-242-5601

Location

Pier 1 Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA

Special Programs

Forty-five minute guided tour brings visitors to areas of the ship not normally open to the public. Tour times: 11 a.m., 2.p.m. and 3 p.m. January 2-March 31, 2005 tours offered at 1 PM and 2 PM. School Vacation Week (February 21-25, 2005): Main Deck open (weather permitting) for self-guided visit, 10-4, 45 minute tours offered at 11, 2, and 3

USS Constitution

Open

Summer Hours: April 1 to October 31, Tuesday through Sunday 10am-4:00 pm

Winter Hours: November 1 to March 31, Thursday through Sunday 10am-4:00 pm

Closures

The USS CONSTITUTION is closed on Mondays year round. During winter hours, the ship is also closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Special Programs

Tours every 30 minutes ending at 3:30. Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, all visitors are required to go through a screening process. It is a good idea to arrive at least a half-hour early to allow time to get through our security tent. As a reminder, all item currently banned from federal buildings and airports will not be allowed onboard "Old Ironsides", including guns, mace, and any sharp objects such as razors, knives, pocket knives, Swiss Army knives, "Leatherman" type tools, scissors, letter openers, etc.

RANGER STATIONS

Dorchester Heights Monument

Open

Open All Year all day

Location

South Boston

VISITOR CENTERS

Bunker Hill Lodge

Open

Open All Year 9 am - 5 pm

Phone

617-242-5641

Location

Monument Square, Charlestown

Closures

Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day Alert: A major rehabilitation project is planned at the Bunker Hill Monument which may affect operational hours this summer. Please check with the park for updates.

Special Programs

Historical Talks

Available Facilities

Free maps, brochures and information on the Freedom Trail and the Bunker Hill Monument.

Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center

Open

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer (July - August) open 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Phone

617-242-5601

Location

Bunker Hill Pavilion, Constitution Road, Charlestown, MA 02129

Available Facilities

Free maps, brochures and information on the Freedom Trail and the Boston area. Eastern National Bookstore sells books, maps, historical toys and reproductions.

Downtown Visitor Center

Open

Open All Year 9 am - 5 pm

Phone

617-242-5642

Location

15 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

Special Programs

Freedom Trail Tours - Free 90 minute walking tour led by National Park Service Rangers along the heart of Boston's Freedom Trail. Discover Boston's role in the American Revolution. For more information call (617) 242-5642. Tours are offered weather permitting. Each tour is limited to 30 people: first come, first serve. Rangers will distribute free stickers 30 minutes before tour time. Tours fill up quickly in summer months. Summer schedule: June 13 through September 5, 2004 Daily : 10 a.m. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fall schedule: September 6 through November 27, 2004 Weekends: 10 am, 11 am, and 2 pm. Weekdays: 2 p.m. Winter schedule: November 27, 2004 through April 2005. Freedom Trail tours will end for the winter season on November 27th but will resume in April 2005. Tours start at the Boston National Historical Park Visitor Center, 15 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

Available Facilities

Free maps, brochures and information on the Freedom Trail and the Boston area. Eastern National Bookstore sells books, maps, historical toys and reproductions.