War for IndependencePhotographic Tour of New England History Joshua Horn September 22, 2015 shareRecently, the Discerning History team led a historical tour through New England, with a special focus on the American Revolution. Here are a few highlights: Masts of the Mayflower replica The Old South Meeting House, into which 5000 people crammed in a meeting before the Boston Tea Party The Old State House, in front of which British troops fired on civilians in the Boston Massacre Paul Revere and the Old North Church Springfield Armory, which for many years was the US military’s major weapons manufacturer A cannon overlooks Saratoga Battlefield You can see more here.