Learn the History of Boston’s Beloved Swan Boats

In this segment, we’re in Boston, Massachusetts, to learn more about the Swan Boats that return to the Boston Public Gardens each summer.

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Boston, Massachusetts, is a city rich with tradition and history. In this season 6 segment of Weekends with Yankee (episode 601), we are discovering Boston’s Swan Boats. Founded in 1877 by the Paget family, the Swan boats have returned to the Boston Public Gardens every year. In this segment, we talk to Lyn Paget to learn more about one of Boston’s favorite traditions and the women responsible for its success. 

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