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Walking Tour of the North End and Charlestown Navy Yard: A Bank Heist, Waves of Molasses, and a Riot


Adult Education / Experience and Explore -
Adult WS2025

Join your guide, Mike Manning, for a walking tour of the North End and the Charlestown Navy Yard. First, we will explore the North End and visit the following sites: Edmund Hartt shipyard, area of the Great Molasses Flood (1919), the Prince Street location of the Draft Riot (1863), and the location of the infamous Brink's Robbery (1950). Next, we will make our way across the North Washington Street bridge and into Charlestown.Once in the Navy Yard, we will discuss the founding of the Yard as one of the original six Navy yards in the US. The tour will end at the USS Constitution Museum at approximately 12:15 PM. 

Mike Manning

Instructor

Mike Manning is a native Bostonian with a passion for local history. During the work week, he is an engineer in the energy/clean transportation fields. On weekends, he leads tours highlighting the history of various Boston neighborhoods.

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  Mike Manning


Mirabella Pool
Saturday, May 17
10:00 AM - 12:15 PM

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Price: $ 45 00