​​​Saturday, September 26, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Charlestown Navy Yard: 174 Years of Naval History and Shipbuilding

 

Please join Mike Manning of the Friends of the Boston Harborwalk for a walking tour of the Charlestown Navy Yard (CNY). The CNY was one of the original six navy yards constructed in the early 1800s for the US Navy. We will explore the history of the yard from 1800 to 1974 and discuss dry dock construction, warship building, shipyard architecture, and many related topics. The tour will begin at Gate 1 and end the USS Constitution Museum.

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Saturday, October 17:  10:00 AM - 12:30 PM 

Seaport District: Innovation or Inundation

Guided Walking Tour of Boston’s Newest Neighborhood

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Please join Mike Manning of the Friends of the Boston Harborwalk (FBHW) for a guided walking tour of Boston's newest neighborhood - the South Boston Seaport/Waterfront.  The tour will begin at Martin's Park at the base of the Evelyn Moakley bridge.  We'll then cross Seaport Boulevard and wind our way through the Seaport beginning at the Barking Crab restaurant and ending at the Boston Fish Pier (circa 1914) at Northern Avenue near D Street.

 

He will discuss the history of this neighborhood of Boston and how it has more recently evolved over the last 25 years.  He will also mention building density, climate change and sea-level rise, resiliency, the positives and negatives of the new development, and all that was lost during the recent building boom (which continues to today). 

 

The tour will end at the Fish Pier sometime between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM.

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​Saturday, November 7:  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Columbia Point: One Peninsula, Many Stories

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Please join Jan Engelman, Steve Landrigan and Liz Nelson Weaver for a 2-mile walking tour along the shore of Columbia Point—one of the most beautiful stretches of Boston’s Harborwalk. Discover how the area was formed and gain insights into the lives of the Neponset people. Who has had a role in shaping Columbia Point’s history? Why is UMass Boston here? What do you see across the bay or close to shore?

 

To get there:

Public transportation: A free shuttle runs regularly between the Red Line JFK/UMass stop and the university campus. We’ll meet inside on the ground level of the Campus Center, right where the shuttle stops. If you drive, parking info at https://www.umb.edu/transportation/

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Thursday, December 31: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

New Year's Eve Day Walking Tour of the Wharf District

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On New Year’s Eve day, please join the Friends of the Harborwalk for a one-hour walking tour of Boston’s historic wharves led by Liz Nelson Weaver. Meet at 1:00 PM at Harbor Islands Visitor Center on the Greenway before proceeding to Long, Central, India, and Rowes wharves where you'll discover their rich history.

 

All are welcome, but please only RSVP if you plan to come, as space is limited. Registering for the event also allows us to contact you in case of inclement weather.