Old State House - Boston Landmark
- Address: 206 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02109
- Phone: 6177201713
- Email: oldstatehouse@bostonhistory.org
- Website:www.bostonhistory.org
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3+ reviews from 1 sources |
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| Yelp | 3.5 |
3+ reviews |
Old State House
206 Washington StreetBoston, MA 02109
Old State House Details
Descriptions from Across the Web
- Boston's oldest public building was the site of the city's first reading of the Declaration of Independence. more on TripAdvisor
- The Old State House is not only old, it has the distinction of being the oldest public building in Boston. At one time it was the home of both the colonial British Government and the Massachusetts Assembly. On July 18, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read publicly here for the first tim... more on GoCityKids.com
- On July 4, 1795, the surviving fathers of the Revolution were on hand to enshrine the ideals of their new Commonwealth in a graceful seat of government designed by Charles Bulfinch. Governor Samuel Adams and Paul Revere laid the cornerstone; Revere would later roll the copper sheathing for the do... more on Fodor's
- The paving stones in a circle under the balcony mark the spot where the Boston Massacre took place. This building ... more on NileGuide
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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Brendan M. 's review
True story: After serving as a focus point during the colonial era and war of independence, the old State House housed various shops until the second ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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3.0
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Jocelyn G. 's review
I finally went over here the other day to check out their exhibits and was not highly impressed. Everything felt like it was from the early 90s on the ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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3.0
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Meghan R. 's review
Not bad for a museum, but I prefer the new state house, which is mysteriously absent from the Yelp world. a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
Directions
Take the green line to Government Center or the orange line to State (the building above the stop).
Hours
Jul 1-Aug 31: Daily, 9am-6pm; Sep 1-Jun 30: Daily, 9am-5pm
Miscellaneous
- Admission: Adults $5, Seniors and Students $4, Children (6-18) $1
Other Web Resources
- www.bostonhistory.org
- http://www.bostonusa.com
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