Through massacre, revolution, and fire, the Old State House stands as the oldest surviving public building in Boston. Constructed in 1713, the building served as the center of civic, political, and business life.
Explore at your own pace and enjoy tours and performances every 30 minutes, led by fun, interactive guides and fully-costumed Revolutionary Characters. Discover historic period rooms filled with multi-sensory exhibits, beautiful art, and important artifacts. Visit the site of the infamous Boston Massacre, one of the pivotal moments on America's road to Revolution.
Don't forget to sit in the Royal Governor's chair inside the newly-restored King's Council Chamber and experience what it was like to be the most influential person in Colonial America.
Journey through the only museum on the Freedom Trail, filled with a vivid collection of Revolution-era artifacts and other one-of-a-kind objects from the past, each contributing to the fantastic story of Revolutionary Boston.