Boston Common
Boston Common is
Boston, Massachusetts's most famous
public park and one of the oldest parks in the
United States. It's purpose has changed over the ages. It was used as a
camp by the
British before the
Revolutionary War, and was where they left from for the
Battle of Lexington and Concord. Up until
1830, it was used for
cattle grazing. It was also used for public hangings up until
1817. Today it serves as a public park for all to use for formal or informal gatherings, or just to enjoy the park and its surroundings.
The Common is bounded by Tremont St., Park St., Beacon St., Charles St., and Boylston St.