Historic sights in Boston
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Appleton Farms
One of the country’s oldest continuously operating farms, Appleton Farms is now maintained and operated by the Trustees of Reservations. Four miles of trails wind along old carriageways, past ancient stonewall property markers and through acres of beautiful grasslands. The store sells fresh, organically grown produce, not to mention tantalizing jams, spreads and sauces made with said produce. From MA 128 take MA 1A north. Turn left on Cutler Rd and drive 2 miles to the intersection with Highland Rd, where parking is available.
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Great Elm Site
The trees that occupy this site are probably descendents of the Old Elm that stood here for more than 200 years. History has it that Ann Hibbens was hanged on the branch of the elm tree for witchery in 1656, and Mary Dyer for religious heresy in 1660. Boston’s ‘oldest inhabitant’ was damaged in 1869 in a brutal storm that reportedly took down the spires of many churches, and destroyed for good by another storm in 1876.
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Edson Cemetery
Two miles south of Lowell center, Kerouac is buried in the Sampas family plot at Edson Cemetery. His gravesite remains a pilgrimage site for devotees who were inspired by his free spirit.
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Munroe Tavern
Now serving as the Lexington Historical Society’s headquarters, Munroe Tavern, built in 1695, was used by the British as a command post and field infirmary. It’s about seven blocks southeast of the Battle Green.
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Hancock-Clarke House
The Hancock-Clarke House, built in 1698, was the parsonage of the Reverend Jonas Clarke and the destination of Paul Revere on April 19, 1775.
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