
Boston stands as the cradle of American liberty, where the intellectual foundations of our republic were forged through literature, philosophy, religion, and revolutionary politics. Step into the living classroom of America’s birthplace as our biblically and classically trained guides illuminate how this pivotal city shaped a nation founded on principles of freedom, limited government, and religious liberty.
Sojourn to
Boston, MA
Your Sojourn to Boston transcends ordinary tourism by connecting you to the rich heritage of New England, where ordinary citizens made extraordinary sacrifices that echo through centuries. From the hallowed grounds of revolutionary battlefields to prestigious academic institutions, from historic churches to literary landmarks, you’ll discover how Boston's story continues to influence American identity and ideals.
Key Sites & Storylines
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Experience the birthplace of American independence as you walk in the footsteps of patriots who dared to challenge tyranny and establish a new vision of government.
Freedom Trail (Old State House, Old South Meeting House, Old North Church, Granary Burying Ground, King's Chapel, Copps Hill Burying Ground)
Bunker Hill Memorial and Museum
U.S.S. Constitution
Massachusetts State House
Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
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Venture beyond Boston's city limits to encounter the wider story of America's fight for independence and the ideals that shaped a nation.
Concord: The Old Manse, North Bridge, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Walden Pond
Minute Man National Historical Park
Plymouth Plantation and National Monument to the Forefathers
John Adams Estate
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Discover the institutions and spaces that have defined Boston as America's intellectual and cultural capital for generations.
Cambridge: Longfellow House, Harvard Square, Harvard University
Boston Public Garden and Boston Common
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Fenway Park
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Reflect on the sacrifices and struggles that have shaped our national character through monuments dedicated to preserving our collective memory.
Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial
Boston Irish Famine Memorial
The New England Holocaust Memorial
The Sojourn to Boston, MA, Difference
Unlike conventional tours that merely point out historic landmarks, our comprehensive Boston experience connects each site to the golden thread of America’s spiritual and intellectual foundations. Our expert guides will help you discover how Boston’s unique confluence of faith, reason, and courage created a laboratory for liberty that continues to inspire the world. Whether you lead a church, Christian school, faith-based nonprofit, or mission-driven business, you'll return from Boston equipped with powerful historical context to inform your mission and donor conversations, prepared to apply timeless principles to today’s challenges.
Purposeful Pairings
The Sojourn to Boston trip naturally complements our American Foundations and Freedom program by providing tangible encounters with the physical places where biblical principles were applied to revolutionary concepts like natural rights, separation of powers, and constitutional governance. Walking the same streets as the Founding Fathers brings to life how Christian thought influenced America's most pivotal moments and institutions.
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Sojourn in Style
To “Sojourn on Purpose” is to “Sojourn in Style.” Here’s what you can expect out of every Sojourn:
DISCOVER BY DAY
Seize the day with an itinerary knowledgeably and efficiently crafted around your priorities.
RECHARGE IN LUXURY
Sample a wide variety of cultural cuisine, then kick back in comfort.
DEEPEN FELLOWSHIP
As iron sharpens iron, so one Sojourner sharpens another.
CONNECT IT ALL
We’ll help you relate each day's important discoveries to your learning and fellowship goals.
DAILY BRIEFINGS
& RECAPS
We’ll make you a custom daily briefing book/journal. We’ll email you nightly recaps.
Ask a Sojourn Expert
The possibilities are endless. Tell us your dreams, and we’ll help you narrow them down to the perfect pairings.
“The World was all before them where to choose . . .”
— John Milton, Paradise Lost