Roxbury Heritage State Park

Roxbury Heritage State Park is a small green space in Boston centered on the Dillaway-Thomas House, a colonial-era building that offers insight into early architecture. The park includes pathways, open areas, and exhibition rooms that visitors can explore to learn more about the region.

The house was built in the mid-1700s and served as an observation point for military operations during the independence war. Its survival shows how important certain buildings became for strategic purposes during that era.

The house carries the names of two families who lived there across generations, shaping how people understand Roxbury's social past. Visitors can walk through preserved rooms to see how colonial residents organized their daily lives and what crafts they practiced.

The park sits near public transportation and is walkable if you are in central areas or near Roxbury. Visitors should know that the site is relatively small, so a brief visit is enough to see everything.

A marker in the park commemorates an event from 1776 when heavy weapons came from another location to this site and affected the fight for Boston. These details are noted in the exhibition but are often overlooked by visitors.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1992

Website: https://mass.gov/locations/roxbury-heritage-state-park

GPS coordinates: 42.33030,-71.09060

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07