1. Boston, Massachusetts
The Shining City on the Hill
Rachel Mayle

2.  Founded in 1650, Boston was believed to be
As Boston grew in size, so did the resistance against
physically closer to God. The city served as a
England. Boston is home of many famous American
religious refugee for Puritans.
events.

3. PAUL REVERES “THE BRITISH
BOSTONRIDE
ARE COMING” MASSACRE

4. Other historical facts include…
 Boston instated the first public subway system
 The first public school in the United states was
opened in Boston in 1635.
 Boston Commons and Boston Public Garden are
a couple of the oldest public gardens in the U.S.
 Many high profile movies have been filmed in
historic downtown Boston. Films take advantage
of Boston's unique blend of preserved historical
architecture and modern buildings.

5. Harvard

6. MIT

7. Boston Commons in
the fall

8. Boston holds a
There is a city-
Christmas spirit
Yule Ball every
wide celebration
year. The gala is city.
overtakes the
for new years.
Breathtaking
based on the
Fireworks,
Christmas lights
series “Harry
dancing, drinking
and extremely tall
Potter”. sculptures
Guests
and icetrees
pine
wearall part dance
are robes, of the
decorate
to magical bands
fun.
downtown
and sip on
Boston.
spooky, festive
drinks.

9. The biggest holiday
Once the snow
celebration in Boston
melts and the city
takes place in the
warms up, the
summer, July 4th.
famous Swan Boats
Every year the city
return to the lake in
holds an annual
Boston Commons.
“Boston Pops
The boats attract
Firework” show. The
tourists from all
even includes headline
areas.
music artists, face
painting and fireworks

10.  The Boston accent is something that is
Wicked- Very
recognized through out the country. There are
books and videos explaining how to talk in a
Pissa- Great
Boston accent.
 One of the most popular tourist items in the
Townie-is a bumperoriginally from Boston
city Someone sticker with the words “I
pahked my cah in Hahvahd yahd” on it. These
words are famous for showing off the accent.
 Other location specific words are:

11.  Residents do not only take pride in the accent,
they are also very proud of hometown sports.
No matter how great or horrible the record is
Bostonians will stand up for the teams. The
Celtics and Red Sox have a long, rich history.
 During all times of the year Boston residents
take over sports bars to cheer on their teams.
 Boston has a strong sense of unity and
tolerance. Although residents stand side by
side cheering for sports, the ethnicity is diverse.

12. Different areas are
comprised of miniall
The tolerance of
cultures, South Boston is
things different
traditionally made of
strengthens the
mostly Irish decent, East
Boston is a that holds
backbone popular
the city together.
neighborhood for Italian-
Walking throughout
Americans, Cambridge
houses the majority of
the city, the many
Harvard and reflected
cultures are MIT
students, and Boston’s
and respected through
Chinatown is the third
largest Chineseand
shops, stores,
style.
community in the United
States.

13. There are many great cities in the United States
and Boston holds its place among them. The
city was founded on the principle of tolerance
for all and still holds true to that today. There
is a little something for everyone in this city,
residents and tourists a like. The history is
preserved and respected while the city
continues to move forward. MIT and Harvard
add to the character and pride of Boston, while
the students continue to add to the rich
culture. The beauty in the landscaping and
skyline, and the events from American history
make Boston one of the most interesting,
beautiful places to visit.

14. Works Cited
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<http://bostonpops.com>
Boston Neighborhood Map. N.d. n.p. Web. 8 Dec 2012.
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content/uploads/2012/10/harvard_university_2005201084846SA.jpg>.
Marchione, William. Boston Miscellany. Charleston, South Carolina: The