MA, USA
Liberty Tree Site
Monument
Plaque marking the location of the great elm tree where colonists hanged effigies of British officials and gathered to protest. The original tree was cut down by Loyalists in 1775.
What Happened Here
The Liberty Tree became a symbol of colonial resistance throughout the colonies. British soldiers hated it so intensely that they cut it down for firewood.
Visiting Today
Address
Corner of Washington and Essex Streets, Boston, MA 02111
Hours
Always visible
Admission
Free
Accessibility
Street-level.
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