It’s Always a Treat to Lead Tours (Large or Small) in the Historic Neighborhood of Boston’s North End
If you’ve been following me here, you know that I often give tours of Boston’s historic North End. These are usually associated with book clubs or community groups, or sometimes just private tours that people request. Here’s a recap of two tours — one large and part of a community group, and one small and private. Both were enormously gratifying — it’s an honor to share the vibrancy and history of the North End neighborhood with people who enjoy and respect history!
Thanks to the Southborough (MA) Trail Blazers…
Many thanks to the nearly 40 members of the Southborough (MA) Trail Blazers Club for sponsoring a tour of Boston’s North End! I appreciated the efficiency with which this large group moved through the narrow streets of this busy neighborhood, as well as their excellent questions and kind comments afterward. Thanks to Hal Kiess for being my main contact as we planned the event. A really fun day!
…and to Billy McCarty and Elaine Little
I was thrilled to conduct a private tour of Boston’s North End for Elaine Little and Billy McCarty of Phenix City, Alabama (located across the river from Columbus, Georgia on the AL-GA state line) on their first visit to Boston! Billy and Elaine are retired, love to travel, and are huge history buffs. Billy was a Battalion Chief for many years with the Columbus, GA Fire Department. So in addition to the historical portion of the tour, we stopped into the Hanover Street fire station to say hello. Many thanks to the firefighters from Engine 8 and Ladder 1, who made Billy feel right at home, and presented him with a BFD jersey! “The chief is in the House,” exclaimed one BFD firefighter when he learned of Billy’s background. After my tour (and lunch in the Italian North End, of course), Billy and Elaine were heading to nearby Charlestown for a tour of the USS Constitution. Welcome to Boston, Billy and Elaine!
