Boston Harbor Islands Lands On 'Most Endangered Historic Places'

BOSTON — A national preservation group said climate change is threatening the Boston Harbor Islands, putting the area on the "America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places" list.

The National Trust For Historic Preservation said climate change and rising sea levels are causing the islands to suffer "accelerated coastal erosion resulting in the escalated loss of archeological sites and other historic resources."

The Boston Harbor Islands are made up of 34 islands and peninsulas accessible by ferry.

Their historic importance date at least 12,000 years. The islands have "the most intact Native American archaeological landscape remaining in Boston," the preservation group said.

The islands are also home to a number of historic sites, including Boston Light, the nation's oldest lighthouse.