Holiday Tour of the Flat of Beacon Hill December 4, 2011

This walking tour is inspired by Samuel Eliot Morrison's childhood memoir One Boy's Boston. Discover Morrison's neighborhood on this tour through one of Boston's least known and most delightful areas during the annual holiday decorating of Beacon Hill.

The Flat of Beacon Hill is built on 19th century made-land along the Charles River. This intimate patch of real estate soon acquired carriage houses and horse stables owned by the wealthy families living on Beacon Hill. Today, many of these edifices have been converted into charming residences and seamlessly blend among the notable landmarks such as the Charles Street Meeting House, the Church of the Advent, and the Sunflower Castle.

Boston By Foot is a nonprofit organization to promote the architecture and history of Boston. Guided walking tours are offered regularly May-October and private tours may be requested throughout the year. See the Boston By Foot web site to see the wide spectrum of offerings or for information about becoming a member.

Official Website: http://www.bostonbyfoot.org/tours/Flat_of_Beacon_Hill