Arts & Culture Event Notices

Revolutionary Spaces Launches Series to Recognize Boston Massacre 250th Anniversary

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…

Announcements

Bostonian Society, Old South Association Complete Merger to Form Revolutionary Spaces

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…

Community Government

Boston Approves Community Preservation Act Projects

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…

Announcements Arts & Culture

Historic Play “Cato & Dolly” Premieres at Boston’s Old State House

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 ​c​entury Read More…

Featured Photos & Videos

Historic Neighborhood Photo: Old State House

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…

Photos & Videos

Boston Massacre Reenactment at Old State House [Photo Gallery]

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…

Arts & Culture Event Notices

Sunday: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee

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…