Old State House
206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109, USA
Massachusetts, USA
MUSEUM
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STATE HOUSE
EST. 1713
EST. 1713
March 5, 1770
Adams, John
Revere, Paul
Adams, Samuel
Warren, Joseph
Hancock, John
Hutchinson, Thomas
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Old State House.
Boston’s original 1713 colonial government building survives amid the modern downtown as a restored museum. Operated by Revolutionary Spaces, the brick landmark retains historic chambers and architectural features, presents exhibitions on government and revolution, and stands directly above an active subway station.
About Old State House
Boston’s colonial government met here during the escalating conflict with Britain. The Massachusetts General Court debated imperial taxation and resistance in its chamber, while the royal governor and council occupied adjoining rooms. The Boston Massacre occurred immediately outside on March 5, 1770. After independence, the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed to Bostonians from the building’s balcony on July 18, 1776.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Old State House
In 1761, James Otis argued against the Writs of Assistance in the Royal Council Chamber. He lost the case, but he influenced public opinion in a way that contributed to the American Revolution. On March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre occurred in front of the building on Devonshire Street. On July 18, 1776, Colonel Thomas Crafts read the Declaration of Independencefrom the east side balcony to jubilant crowds. At one o'clock, he rose in the Council Chamber and read it to the members. After the American Revolution, the building served as the seat of the Massachusetts state government until 1798, when it moved to the Massachusetts State House.
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