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| The Freedom Trail insignia leading the way on our journey. |
We started the day by heading to Boston Commons and exploring the many landmarks and historical sites along the Freedom Trail. Each of us had the opportunity to share information about one of the landmarks we visited, which we had researched the night before. Some of the historical sites included the Old North Church, the Bunker Hill Monument, the site of the Boston Massacre, and The Paul Revere House. On our way back, we stopped by the Charlestown Navy Yard to see the U.S.S. Constitution and visit the museum, which was filled with information about the craft and its significance as an early U.S. Naval ship both during and after the Revolutionary War. It was a fun way to learn more about Boston's history and historical significance while exploring the city we will be helping to serve.
A few photos from our journey today:
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| Everyone at the fountain in Boston Commons. |
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| Namitha wonderfully presenting the history of the Park Street Church. |
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| All together in front of the statue showing Paul Revere in his famous midnight ride. |
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The magnificent U.S.S. Constitution at its resting place in Charlestown Naval Yard.
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After returning from our exploration of some of Boston's history, we gathered for a group reflection on the rooftop to discuss our goals for the experience, and shared a bit more about who we are. Through this, we were able to connect more with others in our group, and hear more about their unique experiences and perspectives concerning food justice and food systems. After a brief break, we took time to examine urban agriculture in finer detail, learning about the significance and potential of the urban agriculture movement, and some of the challenges that urban farmers currently face.
We are looking forward to connecting more with our community partners in the next few days, and getting to see urban agriculture in action. In particular, it will be interesting to learn how urban agriculture can serve as a catalyst for building communities and bringing about social change. Additionally, we will be examining whether using the practices employed in Boston to fight food insecurity can create a feasible model for other cities to follow.
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