Boston History

Our Guide to Boston's Best History and Beer

Jun 21, 20232 min read

Five Things to Do in Boston's North End

Boston has one of the biggest “Little Italy” neighborhoods in the United States. The North End is the city's oldest neighborhood and is a...

Jun 8, 20232 min read

A Brief History of the Battle of Bunker Hill

On June 17, 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill took place in Charlestown, Massachusetts, just across the harbor from Boston. While it was...

May 12, 20231 min read

Historic Tavern in Boston: Warren Tavern

Warren Tavern is beyond worth the trip to Charlestown, which is across the harbor from downtown Boston. The watering hole was founded in...

Apr 6, 20232 min read

A Brief History of Patriots' Day in Massachusetts

On the third Monday of every April (April 17 in 2023), Massachusetts and Maine (which was a part of the Bay State until it became its own...

Mar 23, 20232 min read

Shades On by Night Shift: Brian's Beer Review

Today we are tasting Shades On, a sour IPA from Night Shift Brewing in Everett, MA. It is 6% ABV and pours a hazy, straw yellow. This...

Mar 9, 20232 min read

Evacuation Day and St. Patrick's Day in Boston

St. Patrick's Day is often associated with Boston for good reason. About 1 in 5 of the city's residents claim to have Irish heritage, so...

Feb 9, 20232 min read

Massachusetts History: President’s Day Edition

Four U.S. Presidents were born in Massachusetts and many more lived here during their schooling, including eight graduates of Harvard...

Jan 25, 20232 min read

Boston's Most Historic Taverns and Restaurants (where you can drink today!)

It's no surprise that Boston has a rich history, including establishments where people eat and drank hundreds of years ago. If you're not...

Oct 24, 20222 min read

Exploring Boston's Four Burying Grounds

Spooky season is upon us and we're highlighting Boston's four burying grounds, dating as old as 1630. They're within a mile and a half of...

Apr 13, 20222 min read

Ye Olde Guide to Free Stops along the Freedom Trail

The Freedom Trail connects 16 historic sites in Boston along a red brick trail. You could spend two hours walking straight through or...