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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FIK_the-monument_Boston-MA.html
The Shaw - 54th Regiment Memorial honors Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and members of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment who died in the assault on Fort Wagner, South Carolina, July 18, 1863. The 54th was the first regiment of Black volunteers from the N…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E1F_the-lafayette-mall_Boston-MA.html
This mall is named in honor of Marquis de Lafayettedistinguished French soldierMajor-General in the War of American Independenceand illustrious patriot of the French Revolutionwho nobly served the cause of liberty on two continentsinvited by act o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CUV_uss-constitution_Boston-MA.html
Launched in 1797, USS Constitution set sail the next year on the world's oceans to protect American commerce. Her victories soon earned her a permanent place in United States naval history. On August 19, 1812, USS Constitution took on the Briti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CUU_old-ironsides-in-dry-dock-1_Boston-MA.html
USS Constitution first entered Dry Dock 1 in 1833. Though she was the first ship to test the new dry dock system, the tough oak hull of "Old Ironsides" had already seen several repairs. To rebuild the ship, woodworkers selected the best wood fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CTH_a-new-view-of-an-old-ship_Boston-MA.html
Since 1981, millions of visitors have walked the decks of USS CASSIN YOUNG, experiencing her history and heroics. Now they have the opportunity to see a new side of this "greyhound of the sea" - what lies below the waterline. Boasting 5-inch gu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19KS_the-battle-of-chelsea-creek_Revere-MA.html
On May 27, 1775 near this point occurred the Battle of Chelsea Creek - the 2nd military battle and the 1st naval engagement of the American Revolution.Col. John Stark and his militiamen successfully engaged British regulars in driving livestock fr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19II_1935_Chelsea-MA.html
Erected by the City of Chelsea to commemorate the service of her citizens in the World War and to hereby inscribe forever the names of these, her honored dead
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM192U_boston-civil-war-memorial_Boston-MA.html
(Front panel) To the Memory of the Soldiers and Sailors of Boston who fell in defense of their Country and Liberty in the Rebellion which ended in 1865. This monument is gratefully dedicated by the City of Boston.(Rear panel) The courage and devot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM192T_boston-spanish-american-war-memorial_Boston-MA.html
Boston-to her sons who served their country in the war with Spain-1898-Not time but achievement makes history
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM191Y_the-land_Boston-MA.html
Lava and Ice at Work"A lump of puddingstone is a thing to look at, to dream upon, at go crazy with—From what cliff was it broken? Rolled by the waves of what ocean? Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1860. 600 million year ago the Boston Basin wher…
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