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Where did the Boston Tea Party begin?

5/21/2019

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Yes, it did begin in Boston...

The Old South Meeting House, located on the Freedom Trail,  was where the citizens of Boston gathered for large meetings in the 1700's. The meeting house was the largest building in Boston at the time. There, large protests would take place between the Patriots and Loyalists to protest and show support for the British government.

On December 16, 1773, over 5000 people gathered at the meeting house to protest the taxation of tea. Many, led by the Sons of Liberty, wanted 3 tea ships docked in Boston harbor to return to England without unloading their tea. The governor of Boston had demanded that their cargo be unloaded. The protesters eventually left the meeting house and proceeded down to the harbor where they dumped the tea into the water. This event became known as the Boston Tea Party.

The British Parliament responded with a series of acts called the Intolerable Acts to punish the colonists. This further escalated tensions which eventually led to the American Revolution just over a year later.

If you're in Boston, be sure to check out the Old South Meeting House located right downtown, not far from Boston Common. And, if you're using the Duckwyn app, be sure to checkin and get your stamp.
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What was the tallest building in the United States until 1828?

5/16/2019

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The Park Street Church was a beacon to sailors delivering their goods to Boston. The spire of the church, inspired by architect Christopher Wren, reached 217 feet into the air welcoming travelers to the city. The Park Street Church remained the tallest building in Boston until 1867 when the Church of the Covenant surpassed it by 19 feet.

Today, the Park Street Church is still an active congregation. It can no longer be seen from Boston Harbor but it still keeps its strong presence in the city as a stop along the Freedom Trail.

Starting today, you can add it to your Duckwyn passport.
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Where can you find all the world's history in one place?

5/14/2019

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The Mona Lisa is just one of over 35,000 artifacts to see in the Louvre. You can easily spend a full day at the museum and still not have enough time to see everything. Starting today, you can now add the museum to your passport book.

Plan to arrive early if you want to see the Mona Lisa without dealing with the crowds. Be there when the doors first open and follow the signs to the famous painting. You'll be able to get a great view and take some pictures before the room starts to get busy. Even better, you can enjoy some of the other artwork that shares the same room without feeling like you're in the way.

Once you're done you can set off to enjoy the rest of the museum. It's nice to say you've seen the Mona Lisa but there are so many beautiful paintings here, be sure give yourself time to explore them too.

There is so much to see it can be overwhelming. Try to do some research ahead of time to plan your route and don't try to do everything in one day. The first time I visited the Louvre we spent a half day there. That was enough time to see what we wanted to and then we spent the rest of the day enjoying Paris.  
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John F Kennedy: War Hero, US Senator, and the 35th US President

5/7/2019

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The 35th President of the United States can now be found near the JFK Library in Boston. John F Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts and graduated from Harvard University. He fought in World War II, served as a U.S. Senator, and went on to become the President of the United States. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he was killed in Dallas, Texas. Find out more about about his presidency by visiting the JFK Library. While you're there, make sure to use your Duckwyn passport to add him to your collection.
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Julius Caesar and the rise of the Roman Empire

5/3/2019

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Julius Caesar rose to power after his victories in the Gallic Wars and Caesar's Civil War. He's one of the most famous politicians during the reign of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. He has now been added to the app.

​If you're traveling through Rome, you can find his card near the Temple of Caesar (Temple of Divus Iulius). The temple is located northwest of the Colosseum, past the Arco di Tito, in a section of Rome with several ancient structures you can explore. 
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