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Park Street Church

Founded in 1809, this Park Street Church is on the Freedom Trail and known for a number of historical firsts. Among other things, William Lloyd Garrison delivered his first anti-slavery address here, and "My Country Tis of Thee" was first sung on the front steps. Very much still an active pro-life parish, it hosts many classes teaching English as a second language, ministers to the homeless, and assists low income families within the city of Boston. Fun fact: this was the tallest building in America for almost two decades!

Address: 1 Park St
Getting there: T: Park Street
Hours: 24 hours daily; services Sun 8:30AM, 11AM, 4PM
Price: Free
Website: parkstreet.org (opens in a new tab)

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