A Brief History of the Battle of Bunker Hill
On June 17, 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill took place in Charlestown, Massachusetts, just across the harbor from Boston. While it was...
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Our Guide to Boston's Best History and Beer
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- May 24
- 1 min
Things to Do for Memorial Day Weekend in Boston
Looking for things to do in the city for the long weekend? Here are a few options to honor Boston’s past and present. 1. Free Admission...
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- May 12
- 1 min
Historic Tavern in Boston: Warren Tavern
Warren Tavern is beyond worth the trip to Charlestown, which is across the harbor from downtown Boston. The watering hole was founded in...
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- Apr 6
- 2 min
A Brief History of Patriots' Day in Massachusetts
On the third Monday of every April (April 17 in 2023), Massachusetts and Maine (which was a part of the Bay State until it became its own...
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Shades On by Night Shift: Brian's Beer Review
Today we are tasting Shades On, a sour IPA from Night Shift Brewing in Everett, MA. It is 6% ABV and pours a hazy, straw yellow. This...
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- Mar 9
- 2 min
Evacuation Day and St. Patrick's Day in Boston
St. Patrick's Day is often associated with Boston for good reason. About 1 in 5 of the city's residents claim to have Irish heritage, so...
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Our Top 6 History Podcasts
We are addicted to podcasts and we love learning new things. These history pods are standouts. 1. Presidential Each episode tackles each...
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- Feb 9
- 2 min
Massachusetts History: President’s Day Edition
Four U.S. Presidents were born in Massachusetts and many more lived here during their schooling, including eight graduates of Harvard...
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- Jan 25
- 2 min
Boston's Most Historic Taverns and Restaurants (where you can drink today!)
It's no surprise that Boston has a rich history, including establishments where people eat and drank hundreds of years ago. If you're not...
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- Jan 11
- 2 min
The Beers We're Drinking this Winter
January and February in Boston can feel tough to get through. Ye Olde Tavern Tours hasn't started their public tours yet (that happens in...
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min
Brian's Beer Review: Red Tape from Jack's Abby
Red Tape from Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA is an Amber Lager that is 5% alcohol by volume. It pours a clear amber color,...
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- Oct 24, 2022
- 2 min
Exploring Boston's Four Burying Grounds
Spooky season is upon us and we're highlighting Boston's four burying grounds, dating as old as 1630. They're within a mile and a half of...
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- Oct 6, 2022
- 2 min
Essential Autumn Beers
It's the most wonderful time of the year, for beer! We love pumpkin beers and highlight our favorite below, but there's a bountiful...
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- Sep 20, 2022
- 2 min
Top 5 Places to Visit on Your Day Trip to Salem
Salem gets really busy during the October “witching season,” but it is a great place to visit year-round! The quaint New England town has...
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- May 4, 2022
- 2 min
Brian's Beer Review: Dance Language from Oxbow Brewing
Beer Review of Dance Language Saison from Oxbow Brewing
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
- Apr 13, 2022
- 2 min
Ye Olde Guide to Free Stops along the Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail connects 16 historic sites in Boston along a red brick trail. You could spend two hours walking straight through or...
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