One of our stops in Boston was the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill. There is a memorial on the site like the Washington Monument in D.C. It's not quite as big, but you can climb up to the top and look out over the city of Boston. Yes, we went to the top and counted each of the 294 stairs to get there. Brent didn't seem to mind it much, but it helped confirm just how out-of-shape I am. It's been four days and I'm still feeling the climb in my legs. It was a beautiful view from the top though.
Another stop was the old witch trial village of Salem. It was a quaint little waterfront town that included a walking tour of witch museums and shops, the House of the 
Seven Gables, an old cemetery (that some of the women accused of witchcraft were buried in), and street performers (like the guy in a long cape and devil horns coming out of his head playing the saxophone). While we were walking, we just happened to see a plaque on the side of a building. After reading it, we found out that it was the home of an LDS man who converted to the church in 1847. Brigham Young sent his daughter to live there and go to school for a while. Brigham used to visit while campaigning for Joseph Smith as a presidential candidate. It was on one of these visits that he learned of the martyrdom of Joseph in Carthage.
Next was the JFK Library and Museum. It is on a beautiful waterfront location overlooking the Boston Harbor. This location was chosen because of his love for the water. Most of the building is glass with gorgeous views. Wonderful exhibits and impressive building.
Seven Gables, an old cemetery (that some of the women accused of witchcraft were buried in), and street performers (like the guy in a long cape and devil horns coming out of his head playing the saxophone). While we were walking, we just happened to see a plaque on the side of a building. After reading it, we found out that it was the home of an LDS man who converted to the church in 1847. Brigham Young sent his daughter to live there and go to school for a while. Brigham used to visit while campaigning for Joseph Smith as a presidential candidate. It was on one of these visits that he learned of the martyrdom of Joseph in Carthage.
Next was the JFK Library and Museum. It is on a beautiful waterfront location overlooking the Boston Harbor. This location was chosen because of his love for the water. Most of the building is glass with gorgeous views. Wonderful exhibits and impressive building.
Other stops so far in Boston include an old burial ground where Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin and John Hancock were buried, the Freedom Trail (a 2.5 mile walking trail of historical sites), Paul Revere's House, Concord Bridge where the Revolutionary War began (you know--the shot heard around th
e world), John Adams Academy, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Boston Temple.
We still have another week left in the Boston area, and there is still plenty to see.
e world), John Adams Academy, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Boston Temple.We still have another week left in the Boston area, and there is still plenty to see.
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