Granary Burying Ground: Resting Place of the Revolutionaries

Granary Burying Ground: Resting Place of the Revolutionaries | History Traveler Episode 263

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No trip to Boston is complete without a stop at the Granary Burying Ground, which serves as the final resting place of the most influential figures of the American Revolution. Here you'll find the graves of Paul Revere, John Hancock, Sam Adams, the victims of the Boston Massacre & more!
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@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@redrooster1908 Жыл бұрын

Old cemeteries are true history. Great content!!

@scottbivins4758 Жыл бұрын

@@redrooster1908 if you ask me I think that's what's wrong with the rest of this country because they not near it dont see and get what our founding fathers fought for i mean if they did im pretty sure some of them if not the majority of them would really change some of their veiws and maybe political views if they did live near closer to some of this stuff because in the original 13 colonies which are the first 13 states here basically in the south new york is the north and a few other states I live here in Hillsborough North Carolina and man my town is just filled with historical markers from when we fighting the British and after the war i mean its just beautiful to me i can live so close to the original people who fought for this country or every color cuz im sure we had some african American troops in revolutionary war i dont really see why they didnt because they were gonna be living here in this country too so i would figure at least maybe a few hundred or something like that help in war against the British but im not sure but i just find it amazing to live in my historic town

@ThrupleQuashimodo 4 күн бұрын

You made the point at the start of the video, cemeteries are an amazing educational tool. Really enjoyed this.

@65cbtengr Жыл бұрын

It is truly humbling to stand over the men who founded this nation.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@RubberChickenFilms Жыл бұрын

When I visit historic or celebrity graves, it's always wild to think, "I'm only (approx) six feet away from this long-gone, famous person in the flesh."

@idrinkbeer3922 Жыл бұрын

Also, John Hancock's grave looks like a c*ck. Lol

@chuckiepeoples Жыл бұрын

They’d hate us for what we’re allowing to happen nowadays.

@dorothyrolison2422 Жыл бұрын

History repeat itself

@c.m.b.4868 Жыл бұрын

As a 12th generation American (we came to Brooklyn in the 1630's), I am damned proud our Patriots, who were brave enough to defy the crown and fight for what they believed in. My 4th great grandfather was one of those who fought during the Revolution. I never met the man, but my hat is off to him and all the others.

@guyinthehammock5616 Жыл бұрын

As a European, you've really spiked my interest in the American revolution and civil war. Thank you for teaching me something new every week. Happy christmas to you and your family from Holland!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! So glad to hear that.

@johnp9402 Жыл бұрын

Pretty sad the only time we were united as a nation was before we were even technically a country.

@tch1225 Жыл бұрын

@@johnp9402 I don’t think we were United as a nation because less than 50% of colonists supported the fight for independence. The memorial were either loyalists or didn’t want to get involved. Although the most people seem to be united when we have a common enemy, for example Pearl Harbor or 9/11.

@philipj470 Жыл бұрын

@@tch1225 p

@johnp9402 Жыл бұрын

@@tch1225 there was to sides pro British and pro united states. Everyone that was pro united states was united.

@lucky_one2 Жыл бұрын

Lived in MA for several years while I was in the Navy...spent many a weekend running around to revolutionary history sites...love the channel.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that.

@rg20322 Жыл бұрын

I grew up a 1/2 mile outside of the North End in Boston. As a kid I use to pass this cemetery on my way to the Boston Common in the winter to skate at the frog pond. I visited this site many times as a kid and always respected it.

@sherrilee230 Жыл бұрын

It makes you feel proud to see the dates on those head stones and to know that at that time people fought for this land. My family came from Scotland in 1640 to Long Island on the ship Mary Ann and also fought for freedom

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Quite the legacy.

@sherrilee230 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground thank you and I'm still learning more

@rh5563 Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! 👍👍👍

@chadr7522 Жыл бұрын

My family came from England in the 1640’s. One of my grandfathers fought in the revolution and got a land grant. That’s why my family moved to Tennessee. He’s buried in our family cemetery on the same land.

@sherrilee230 Жыл бұрын

@@chadr7522 do you know what ship. Ours was the Mary Ann. Hallock and Youngs

@gregkrueger331 Жыл бұрын

My ex wife’s family is from “Southie”, we went out there every year for vacation and Boston was one of the most fascinating places I’ve ever been. The only place I’ve been in the US that encourages you to walk among the graves, touch the headstones etc. any other city I believe they’d put glass boxes over the headstones to keep people from touching them. Most of the modern buildings the surround the old cemeteries have mausoleums in their basements. Hands down one of my favorite places that I’ve ever visited, and I’ve traveled the world, and been to 26 countries.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Lots of history there.

@dremale Ай бұрын

I love and visit this cemetery every year to pay respects to the founders of this greatest of all nations.

@mikehawthorne3374 Жыл бұрын

J.D. because of your stories I'm seeing places I will never get to go to, thank you.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@jeffsquires6620 Жыл бұрын

This could be one of the most valuable, in regards to history in America.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Agreed. 🇺🇸

@sodawilly1971 Жыл бұрын

My 7th great grandfather, Hugh Meredith, Co owned the first printing business with Benjamin Franklin... love history, and LOVE your channel! Keep up the great work!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thanks.

@robertlafnear7034 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU.... Not many in the USA even think about our past,... (those crossing illegally today could care less...EVER ).... You are my source for a fine History lesson every time you post one of these videos.👍👍👍.... West coast born and raised I took a first time trip to Philly a few years back and spent 5 days walking through history... it was was amazing.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope that this channel is doing some good in some small way.

@robertlafnear7034 Жыл бұрын

SURE ..... STOP STARING AT THE SUN ...... It burns pinholes in the brain.🤔

@ker3917 Жыл бұрын

Love the Philly area.

@chrismaurer2075 Жыл бұрын

Once again EXCELLENT ! I too love old cemeteries and just thinking about how close I am standing to someone that experienced making our American history. Near my home is a small cemetery with 2 men that fought in the American Revolution .

@MrEaglesfan40 Жыл бұрын

This Revolutionary series has been outstanding Sir Thank you very much for sharing all of this history on your channel Great work JD

@austinknowlton1783 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Fun fact; Lt. Col. Thomas Knowlton, who was my great great great great great grandfather was buried on the battlefield after he fell during the battle of Harlem Heights. Today his grave is under the intersection of 187th st. and St.Nicolas ave.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@raymondparsley7442 Жыл бұрын

A coward dies a thousand deaths.... These brave Americans died but once... so we might live our lives... in freedom. Thank you for sharing this historical grave-site tour.

@johnherlihy4739 7 күн бұрын

Outstanding video! My wife’s family grew up as members of Park Street Church, which is contiguous to the Granary Burial Ground! John Hancock’s tombstone is right next to the church. I was amazed to hear that 5,000 people are buried. In this small cemetery in the heart of Boston. Both the current Statehouse and the original Statehouse during British times are within blocks of this site. My favorite Patriot in this site is Samuel Adams!

@davewilson9738 Жыл бұрын

As a man across the pond it was ironic to see the grave of James Otis, the man against the write of assistance, particularly when your police want the same type of licence again. And John Hancocks servant Frank buried with no surname, so likely a slave. History is so incredible - thank you again for a brilliant episode.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@pickleman40 Жыл бұрын

John Hancock served as governor of Massachusetts and oversaw the abolishing of Slavery in this state in 1781. Shameful that you know so little of history and instead rush to baselessy tarnish their names with ignorant supposition.

@davewilson9738 Жыл бұрын

@@pickleman40 and your response doesn't negate my supposition. It does not debase the fact that his servant was more than likely a slave. And your countries modern political stance does very little to refute your decline backwards in standards to a darker age.

@pickleman40 Жыл бұрын

@@davewilson9738 it would have been illegal for him to have a slave. Not surprising you want to shift what is a fact based discussion to a emotional one, trademark behavior of a ideologue with no concern for histoitlrical reality.

@angelalunsford4546 5 ай бұрын

@@pickleman40 Massachusetts had slavery until 1783.

@samhusby6846 Жыл бұрын

Through an Ancestry DNA kit I found out that I am a descendent of Robert Flint "The Pioneer" who fought in the Revolutionary War along with his sons! His son Cornelius Flint who fought alongside his dad Robert is my distant relative! Love the videos and appreciate your appreciation for history. Keep up the great work!!

@woowoochuggachugga Жыл бұрын

My FAVORITE cemetery of all cemeteries.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@scouth2429 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for these videos. I have extensive ancestors who helped found and fought for this country. One of them I found out recently was Captain of a Militia and was so good at his job that George Washington himself promoted him to COL and sent him to command a First Rifle Regiment in DC area. He also welcomed General Lafayette when he sailed up the Susquehanna River in Maryland. And that’s just one of my ancestors. I‘lol be paying close attention to your videos. Thanks for the great work!

@kenb3552 Жыл бұрын

I used to walk through this burial ground on my way to work every day as a young lawyer in Boston. Most aren't aware that there is an iron gate in the back to the right that is unlocked and leads to a an alley that comes out onto Beacon Street (directly across from where my office was located). I would usually be arriving as the Park Street Church bells were tolling. In the Fall and Winter it seemed like something out of a movie. Not a bad way to start the work day.

@WhatsCookingTime 9 ай бұрын

I still get a thrill every time I go through with it just hallowed ground

@bradmiller3367 Жыл бұрын

An astounding old cemetery! As a side note, it just so happened that I as partaking of a Samuel Adams Cold Snap lager when his gravesite was showdcased!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

😅👍🏻

@CGH250 Жыл бұрын

I have a g-g-g grandfather who was a Lt Colonel from NC during the Revolutionary war and 2 g grandfathers who fought in the US civil war, both being wounded at the battle of Gettysburg. I love this history!❤️

@Cognitoman 5 ай бұрын

Damn that’s awesome

@H60Blackhawkmtp Жыл бұрын

Once again, you’ve found History Underground.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

😅👍🏻

@1psychofan Жыл бұрын

VERY INTERESTING! I love visiting these grave sites. I feel like it honors their memories better that just talking about them. Like really raising the level of respect ~love it! Great job JD ❤️

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ianmedford4855 Жыл бұрын

I was super lucky... growing up in New England, you went to Boston most years on a school trip, and we went to this graveyard most years, took the freedom trail thing all around Boston, saw Paul Reveres house, etc. Good times.

@1psychofan Жыл бұрын

@@ianmedford4855 oh awesome

@Debmin Жыл бұрын

Love the video! There was also a famous girl name, Sybil Ludington who also rode through Putnam and Dutchess Counties in NY to warn of the coming of the British. She was about 16 years old. In Carmel, New York, there is a statue of her on her horse. Very interesting! There’s also a small Revolutionary War cemetery near by. The Hudson valley of New York is full of revolutionary war stories and history.

@d.aardent9382 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for that information, I am always interested in finding out more details on other famous, or not so famous American colonists that did heroic actions of one kind or another. I've always wanted to travel around in the east just for seeking the Revolutionary war era historical places and markers,museums.

@sparkplug5481 Жыл бұрын

I was there about 35 years ago , I remember staring at Paul Reveres in awe

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool to visit that place.

@tubularfrog Жыл бұрын

Wonderful episode. Now retired I have added this location to go see for myself. I think being there would be a connection to our history that is unique for each American. Here their earthly remains rest. But it's them, not a paragraph on a page in a history book. These men really did it. It's not an abstraction, they really did it. They're the reason we celebrate the 4th of July. They're the reason we have our freedoms. They deserve the greatest reverence the country can possibly have.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Amazing place.

@jumaris28 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your teachings about our Great Americans men !! 🇺🇸 👍👍

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for watching!

@philipcollins5440 Жыл бұрын

Well done JD. I didn't know this. All those Great People.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad that you enjoyed it!

@MrLoadedweapon Жыл бұрын

I wish they would enclose this whole area and make it into a museum. These individuals need to be remembered.

@ES-nq8uu Жыл бұрын

They are wonderfully remembered and studied. Our current problem is making sure they dont get "canceled" for the crime of being "white".

@frehleyrox Жыл бұрын

How could a man who created a delicious beer be labeled "a trouble maker"? Samuel Adams was a legend. Great video.

@lavettamoff7883 Жыл бұрын

As a proud DAR,I love these videos you have done on our American Revolution. They are so well done.Thankyou.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Love the work that DAR does.

@tinlizzie Жыл бұрын

You could do hrs and hrs in that Cemetery. I have spent hours and hours in a few of them on Cape Cod. There are names there in Boston that are part of my personal ancestry. Thank you very much for such good work.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Love these old cemeteries.

@jmurphy5059 Жыл бұрын

Been there a lot as a young Bostonian . My father was a historian , WWII Army medic, Patriot . Uniquely I enlisted right across the street in 1972 to become a Marine . I’m forever grateful for his love of country that he instilled in me . Don’t forget Mother Goose !

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Wow! 🇺🇸

@teddiematteson Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, sir. 🇺🇸

@robertreisner8132 Жыл бұрын

I remember visiting this cemetery in 1983 while in Boston for a business trip. It is clear over the country from my home in Alaska. Many thanks.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@tonyk1584 Жыл бұрын

In the pursuit of history, you leave no stone unturned.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

I try :)

@williambabbitt1204 Жыл бұрын

Thank you again JD for bringing me to a place where I will probably never get to see with my own eyes. The revolutionary war is one of my most favorite things to study simply because it indicates what time and distance can do to political sentiments. Many of the colonies felt betrayed by the mother country, and I believe that they were betrayed, because Great Britain proceeded to see them as English but not British subjects. This place them outside in the area of personal concern that the government should hold for all of its citizens not only a few.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad to share the experience. Thanks for watching.

@samanthab1923 Жыл бұрын

You almost take it for granted growing up in NJ & now living in PA near Washington’s Crossing. History all around you.

@Eric-yp9nc Жыл бұрын

I lived in Boston for 6 years and never took the time to visit this cemetery!...Thanks you for this great vid!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@roygarciaazborn64 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video. It's strange but at the same time mind blowing considering that some of the most influential Americans who helped shape our country by becoming independent from England are buried just a few feet under ground. WOW!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Pretty wild.

@withcheeseproductions Жыл бұрын

Josiah and abiah (folger) Franklin are my 10th great grandparents their son James Franklin (9th great grandfather) is the one that taught his younger brother Benjamin Franklin how to use the printing press.

@Bill_tyler Жыл бұрын

These old grave yards and stones are just amazing

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@beachplumb Жыл бұрын

I used to work in 73 Tremont Street - literally just steps away from there. It's the building on the far right of the screen at 1:30 with all the bay windows. I often took strolls through there to read the headstones and just enjoy the beauty of it. And Ben Franklin's mother, Abiah Folger, was born where I now call home - the island of Nantucket.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@will2Collett Жыл бұрын

It's not related to the American Revolution, but then again it does have older family members. The Phipps Street Burying Ground was established in 1630, The year boston was first settled. A little FYI, concerning the oldest Burying ground. This last 5 videos of the boston Revolution has been very interesting. Thanks so much.

@sandrahossman2089 Жыл бұрын

Also Duxbury Massachusetts, The Miles Standish Cemetery is great to visit Pilgrims are buried there. Duxbury was founded by John Alden, his homestead is open as a museum.

@chrismaurer2075 23 сағат бұрын

Thank You so much . This is another place I have always wanted to visit but never will so thank you for bringing it to me.

@jeremiahrowesr.3130 Жыл бұрын

This was my favorite topic, in school. American history, anything from the revolutionary war war to World War I World War II, Spanish-American you name it. History of the presidents of the United States. Some of my family fought during the revolutionary war. My family has been fighting for the United States army for a long time. And my family originates from Scotland and Wales Ireland and Great Britain, and especially from Germany. But I’m 85% British in welsh, I am also an American born and raise in America but I will never forget my heritage where I came from. I love my heritage. When you mention Samuel Adams, I love his beer.

@wizardofahhhs759 Жыл бұрын

Visiting Philly and Boston have been on my bucket list for a long time now. So much American history concentrated in two historical cities.

@Daren-kg1lz Жыл бұрын

Visit Valley Forge too!

@nancyholcombe8030 Жыл бұрын

You have finally landed on a place that's on my bucket list! I hope I will one day get to see the resting places of these founding fathers in person, but you have given me a wonderful intro to it! About the Concord thing,: you both are right on the pronunciation of the name. How is that so? The answer is actually very simple. The people of Boston area along with surrounding areas speak a very different dialect of English that the rest of the US. It is in fact, the closest dialect we have to the original speakers who came from England. Con-cord is the modern American pronunciation of the word. con-kerd is the way the English who came over from England pronounced it in the 1700s! So both are actually accurate!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@marycahill5443 Жыл бұрын

Many years ago, I passed by this burying ground every day on the way to my job on Beacon Hill. I sometimes wandered around the burying ground on my lunch hour. A fascinating place, beautiful in every season. Thanks for the video!

@wendykenney8145 Жыл бұрын

I have been here - even though it’s in the middleof the city, it’s very peaceful - lots of people eat their lunch here on nice days. The artistry on some of the headstones is incredible.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@kellewiseman2622 Жыл бұрын

The visits to the cemeteries are always my favorite videos. I so enjoy seeing the gravesites of these historical people. This has been another stellar series. Thank you so very much for taking us along to Boston!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Love a good cemetery visit. :)

@cyndiebill6631 Жыл бұрын

I just love the old head stones. Whoever carved them was so artistic . To do them by hand with just a chisel and hammer is a testament to the craftsmanship of the times. I loved this series not only because I come from New England but the way you showed the American fight was amazing and respectful. 1Thank you.😁♥️👍

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Love the craftsmanship that went into these.

@ronaldcarlson8572 Жыл бұрын

I have been to this cemetery twice while walking the Freedom Trail, and it is truly cool to see this cemetery full of history right in the middle of downtown Boston, which is why it is one of the great cities in America.

@SigmaNuHE481 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Samuel Adams, for your beer

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

😅

@WhatsCookingTime Жыл бұрын

It is a very amazing yet kind of unworldly experience the first time you walk into the graveyard I'm from the area and I've been there a few times my first trip I was probably 12 or 13 and you've learned about them in school you've learned about it from television shows and reading history books and your family talking about it in when you actually are in that cemetery and you actually see the graves of these people it just mind blowing it all connects. I wish every single American especially those who sometimes question how things are going today in this country had a chance to go and visit and to see that these were real men who put their lives on the line for the freedom we have today

@brent8328 Жыл бұрын

I love anything on the American Revolution. All these videos have been great and informative. Thank you and Happy Holidays!!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ve enjoyed putting them together.

@oliverclothesoff5397 Жыл бұрын

I chortled when you said "dag gone it he died of lightning". Great content! American history is fascinating.

@gregdaniels8938 3 күн бұрын

I just subscribed to your channel. This video really brings home the founding of our country. These were brave men who stood up for what they believed in. Great job on showing us their final resting places. God Bless! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@petermoto409 Жыл бұрын

There is a cemetery near me in the Hudson Valley that has quite a few Revolutionary War soldiers and some famous people from that time. It's got graves from the 1600's on. It's absolutely fascinating. The village is quite historic, full of stone houses and historic sites.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@mattr9601 Жыл бұрын

Incredible history all around Massachusetts and New England. Check out Myles Standish Burial ground( Oldest in US) in Duxbury, Ma and “ The Burying Point “ (2nd oldest) in Salem, Ma.

@jasonrackawack9369 Жыл бұрын

Being from the Lehigh Valley part of Pennsylvania it is only a day trip away from Philly, Valley Forge, Trenton, the Brandywine Valley, Baltimore, NYC etc. It is really easy take for granted how much important US history is near by us. A few years ago on a fall road trip driving on PA Rt 611 I came across the replica cannons at Washingtons Crossing standing all alone in the fog backed by the bright colored leaves.....I had forgot the park was there intill I saw it. What a really powerful feeling to see that and be reminded of the magnitude what happened there so many years ago.

@yakkyuu12 Жыл бұрын

The Paul Revere SMALL Headstone --- is ACTUALLY where he IS BURIED, the LARGER monument is a MARKER, to help people(tourists) at least know the close area he is buried!! That was a very well done video!!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@ginnymiller2448 Жыл бұрын

Dude... I just want to say that I have been following your channel for a couple of weeks now, and your content is SUPERB! If there were awards for best KZfaq channels, yours should be among them. I am middle aged, and was 1000% in love with American history as a teen. Years and decades and life have blurred alot of what I used to know about history. Your channel has helped me recall alot of things that I once knew. I am from the west, and have never been to Massachusetts (but I have been to Virginia!) Out here, everything from the settlement days is about 170 years old. The amazing thing about the east coast, is the oldest settlement history is over 400 years old! History is awesome! Your work is OUTSTANDING, keep it up!!!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Oh wow. Thank you. That really does mean a lot to me. Hope that you continue to enjoy the channel!

@ivangranger8494 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating. I truly regret not exploring more, when I lived in New England. I was there at age 18, in the Boston Common with a useless chip, ☹️on my shoulder. These were dedicated people, that we truly need, today. Thank you for this presentation. It’s immensely appreciated, ✨🕊✨

@frankthomas2231 10 ай бұрын

I just watched this whole series. Thank you for this little trip through what would be the beginning of the greatest nation on earth. I am a native New Englander from Vermont, and had many ancestors that fought in the American Revolution. It would be awesome to see more on this part of our history.

@janetrapoza3877 Жыл бұрын

My favourite town to visit every summer. I live close by and love it!!!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

So cool!

@Gunner40Five Жыл бұрын

Once again, you have done a great job. I am really enjoying the revolutionary war episodes. Keep the good work.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@charlescomly1 Жыл бұрын

As a teen, my sister and I used to visit cemeteries in our area to see who could find the oldest head stone, that sparked my interest in history. Thank you for bringing us these videos, one question, why the change left on the grave markers?

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

The coins are left to show that someone visited and paid their respects.

@stevebonds4698 Жыл бұрын

When I was in Boston, I went to this burial ground. While there, I came across a grave of a Chinese woman. It seemed like she was the only Chinese woman buried in the cemetery. There was a older gentlemen in the cemetery as well and he came up to me and said, " I see you found her". According to him, the woman was very well respected throughout Boston and because of this, they allowed her to be buried in the cemetery. Now, I am not sure how true this is, but would be interesting to here from any others that may know about this. Thank you for the great video.

@brendancripps8890 Жыл бұрын

So glad you chose to visit the Granary! I hope you stopped in to the Beantown Pub across the street, the only place you can drink a cold Sam Adams while looking at a cold Sam Adams! Also, the reason that the victims of the Boston Massacre are so close to Adams is that he gave up some of his family plot for them (or so I've been told...) Keep up the great work, JD. Happy New Year

@pshawhudson Жыл бұрын

Also check out copps hill cemetery. There was the great molasses flood in the North end in 1919. Some people say on warm summer days when tide is low you can still smell the molasses in the Harbor.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Gonna be covering that one in the future.

@williammathews3022 Жыл бұрын

So cool to walk this cemetery with you! I wonder if their is any significance to why Sam Adams and Otis had rocks with plaques, rather than traditional headstones. I also would have loved a tour of Paul Revere's house. Maybe on your next trip to Boston 😊

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Not sure. Unfortunately, couldn’t work anything out with the Paul Revere house. Hope to try again in the future.

@MrJest2 Жыл бұрын

Many of these markers have been replaced a time or two over the years. They also don't necessarily sit at the "head" of the specific site of the graves they mark, either. Some are approximations or "representative". The Boston Massacre "grave" is an example of this; no doubt they were buried somewhere close to the tree - perhaps even what is now underneath it, but the *precise* location of each body is lost to time. The (reasonably) accurate plot maps used in more modern cemeteries was just not something anyone bothered with back then.

@nicholasteixeira4897 Жыл бұрын

Sam Adam's is there. It's further back from the rock. It's just small. So they made the bigger memorial.

@GlowJam Жыл бұрын

JD, revisiting aspects of the revolution period in American history is in many ways more important given recent activities attempting to disrupt America's future. The message, read through time, from Samuel Adams is something of which today's politicians need to be reminded. Our country was based on gathering liberty first. A merchant's revolution over a worker's revolution for sure, but the foundation is set in independence and liberty not wealth and capitalism. Your skill recounting history, America's foundation now in time, is much needed and appreciated. Regards, Ben.

@RetiredSailor60 Жыл бұрын

I visited Boston over July 4th of 2001 while stationed on USS Wasp LHD 1. Truly amazing to walk the same streets, see the same buildings, etc as those of 17th and 18th century did.

@13JAMLAND Жыл бұрын

Great episode again thank you . Looking forward to crossing the pond and seeing Boston in person one day . Happy Christmas and New Year from England

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Lots of history there.

@olentangy74 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation. I visited Boston in the early 2000’s, but I missed this place. I will definitely make this a must see on my next visit. Thank you for posting this!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@GrimmsPendulum Жыл бұрын

I've lived in the area for nearly my entire life, have been here dozens of times, I was still fascinated by this and learned more than I knew.

@none5185 11 күн бұрын

i have been to boston twice and could never find the granary burying ground. we were sent to another old small grave next to a church....very disappointed- glad i finally got to see it online.

@TheHistoryUnderground 11 күн бұрын

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@deborahgibson9039 Жыл бұрын

I did a walking tour in Boston many years ago and remember this cemetery! Thanks for the refresher course!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Amazing place.

@michaelconde4309 Жыл бұрын

Something very powerful about being in a very old cemetery. I used to love visiting the Hugenot Street one in New Paltz NY, one of the oldest continuously used streets in America. Many graves from the 17th and 18th centuries. Sad to see how many people died at such a young age, likely from things very few of us die from today. Like childbirth.

@jamesnowicki5345 Жыл бұрын

Don’t worry the conservatives will make childbirth deaths great again.😂

@eddie_d1233 Жыл бұрын

When I visited Boston I was drawn to the Beantown Pub across the street of the Granary with this advertisement, “the only pub in the world where you can drink a cold Sam Adams while viewing a cold Sam Adams.” This is maybe the best bar lure ever!

@CharlesJohnson-yd9ym Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your memorable video of the burial ground. My son and I took a trip there many years ago. We both are students of all history. Chuck in Michigan Father of Dr. Chris in Virginia...

@corbinbacon9043 Жыл бұрын

So fascinating to me to connect all the dots and see how all these people though out our history are intertwined as we progress from the beginning to where we are now. Thank you for all the work that you put into this channel. It's much appreciated 👍👍

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thomassmythe8258 Жыл бұрын

Please keep up the good work, there are people trying to distort american history and you are in the battle fighting for the truth.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hope that people are sharing these videos. The more history we can spread, the better.

@jessicamesser7933 4 ай бұрын

Samuel Adams and John Adams are my ancestors thank u so much for visiting Sam's grave

@sunniejjordan7389 Жыл бұрын

I visited this cemetery a few years ago and enjoyed this video as a trip down memory lane.

@DustinWiseM1 Жыл бұрын

Great video and really enjoyed watching this series on the American Revolution. As always you did amazing job with all your content. Looking forward to the content from Germany .

@Tomatohater64 Жыл бұрын

I always admired and respected John Hancock tremendously. Thank you for showing his grave site.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@reloadncharge9907 Жыл бұрын

Every episode gets better! Thx, Andrew

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate that.

@jfd53 Жыл бұрын

Two of my ancestors participated in the Boston Tea party. I've only recently started looking into that side...the emblem on Revere's Tomb is spectacular. Now I want to know if my people have it and get a rubbing for my dad. Cool video, as always! Thank you!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks.

@carolinedesigner Жыл бұрын

Hey JD, great video. I’m really enjoying this series focused on the Revolutionary War. I’m from Australia and it’s interesting learning about this in more detail. Question: do you (or anyone else reading this) know of any movies or tv series that portray this war? Surely there’s been one or two? I googled and all that came up was the Patriot. Thinking of one that more tells the actual story (lead up, war, post war) and not some fictional family that the Patriot is based on (while that is a great movie, I mean something more legit to the truth). ✌🏻

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Unfortunately, there isn’t much out there as far as movies based on the Revolution. I’ve heard that the series Adams is quite good.

@annalorree Жыл бұрын

I was there in early November, 2021. That was my favourite burying ground, and includes relatives of mine who were participants in the Revolutionary War.