Revolutionary Spaces, an organizes that comprises the Old State House and Old South Meeting House, has announced a year-long series of dynamic and interactive events tied to 250th anniversary of the Boston Massacre. The programs include a mix of historic exhibits, art, drama and public events that will help Boston residents and visitors better connect Read More…
The Bostonian Society and the Old South Association of Boston formally announced the completion of a merger between the two organizations, creating a dynamic new cultural resource. Revolutionary Spaces will steward Boston’s Old State House and Old South Meeting House, creating a single integrated experience that links fundamental debates of the Revolutionary era to the Read More…
The Boston City Council approved projects for the community preservation act. The Community Preservation Act (CPA) provides funds for acquisition, creation, preservation and enhancement of open space, historic resources and affordable housing in Boston. The City of Boston voted in favor of the act in 2016 with 74 percent of residents voting for CPA. This Read More…
The Bostonian Society presents the premiere of Cato and Dolly, an all-new live play by Playwright Patrick Gabridge at Boston’s historic Old State House, running Friday, July 6 – September 29, 2018. The new play, commissioned specifically for the Old State House’s Through the Keyhole exhibition, reveals life behind the door of the Hancock House, Governor John Hancock’s 18th century Read More…
With Independence Day just around the corner, it seemed only fitting for this week’s post to feature a neighborhood site located on Boston’s freedom trail. Here we have a photo of the Old State House that was built back in 1713. This building is actually the oldest surviving public building in the city! Originally known Read More…
It was a similarly cold night 246 years ago on March 5, 1770 when the Boston Massacre took place in front of the Old State House. Tensions were rising with 4,000 British troops occupying Boston. The military presence was considerable as Boston only had about 20,000 residents at the time. As tensions rose, an angry crowd surrounded and clashed with the British troops who Read More…
The Boston Massacre was reenacted on Saturday night at the same spot in front of the Old State House where five colonists were killed by British regulars on March 5, 1770. Boston Massacre Facts and Numbers Photos by Matt Conti
Dr. Phil Budden Her Britannic Majesty’s Consul General, Boston, invites you to join him in celebrating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee on Sunday 3rd June at a British-style Jubilee service at the Old North Church, followed by a free, public British Street Party at the Old State House. Date: Sunday 3rd June Time: Read More…
The Bostonian Society and North End Historical Society offered this behind-the-scenes tour of the 1713 Old State House, including a climb up the 298-year-old tower, along with a tour of the museum and a selection of North End artifacts not normally on display to the public. (Click on the play button to start the 6 Read More…