Samuel Adams was a historical figure in the Revolutionary War.
Background[]
Adams gave speeches at Faneuil Hall, along with several other Founding Fathers.[1][Non-game 1] Just before the Revolutionary War, he and John Hancock were warned by Paul Revere and William Dawes on their midnight ride that British forces were planning to arrest them.[2][Non-game 2] Adams was buried in the Granary Burying Grounds, along with Paul Revere, John Hancock, and the five victims of the Boston Massacre.[3][Non-game 3]
Notes[]
- Several of the historical plaques found at locations around the Freedom Trail describe historical events which Samuel Adams was involved in. The specific plaques are the ones for Faneuil Hall, the Paul Revere House, and the Granary Burying Grounds. Adams is also mentioned in the Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide entries for those locations, which are largely copied from the in-game plaques.
- Codsworth mentions Adams specifically when at the hall of Faneuil Hall, noting that he would be rolling in his grave to see it in such a state.[4]
Appearances[]
Samuel Adams is mentioned only in Fallout 4.
Behind the scenes[]
The Button Gwinnett Brewery and its Gwinnett beer brand, named for Founding Father Button Gwinnett, is a reference to the real-world Samuel Adams beer brand, which was similarly named for Samuel Adams.
References[]
- ↑ Boston landmark inscriptions; Faneuil Hall
- ↑ Boston landmark inscriptions; Paul Revere House
- ↑ Boston landmark inscriptions; Granary Burying Grounds
- ↑ Codsworth: "I believe a Mr. Samuel Adams would be rolling in his grave to see the Cradle of Liberty littered with such... atrocities."
(Codsworth's dialogue)
Non-game
- ↑ Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide Collector's Edition p.482: "[15.05] FANEUIL HALL
Many of the Founding Fathers met here or gave speeches here (notably Samuel Adams), leading to the building’s nickname, “the Cradle of Liberty."
(Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide Map) - ↑ Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide p.469: "[13.17] PAUL REVERE'S HOUSE
Built in 1680, this wooden building is the oldest structure in all of Boston. In 1770 this home was bought by famed patriot Paul Revere. He dwelled here with his family (including his 16 children) until 1800. Paul Revere was living here when he made his famous midnight ride to Lexington and Concord to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that Redcoats were en route to arrest them and seize the militia weaponry.
(Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide Map) - ↑ Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide Collector's Edition p.472: "[14.02] OLD GRANARY BURYING GROUND
This burial ground was established in 1660, making it the oldest surviving burial ground in Boston. Many famous Revolutionary War heroes were buried here, including John Hancock, Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and the victims of the Boston Massacre. In 2031, after the tragic death of Emilia Butler, the city council voted unanimously to have her remains interred here."
(Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide Map)