Once in Boston, the group began its journey at the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Standing on the deck, where sailors once fought for American independence, brought history vividly to life. From there, students followed the iconic Freedom Trail through the North End and beyond, weaving through centuries of American memory. Groups paused at each historic site — Bunker Hill, Paul Revere’s house, the Old North Church. Students stopped where revolutionaries once stood and heard the stories of courage, risk, and hope that helped shape the nation.
Programmers paused in Little Italy, where a much-welcomed break came in the form of sweet treats — fresh cannoli and iced coffee, enjoyed at a charming café. Rested and recharged, the group continued on its way, passing landmarks such as Faneuil Hall, the Old State House, and the site of the Boston Massacre. The winding red-brick trail finally led to Boston Common, where the day’s walk came to a delicious close with a pizza picnic. The bus ride back to campus was quiet, filled with contented sighs and sleepy chatter. But the evening wasn’t over!
