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Hours:	11:00 am - 3:00 pm
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Learn Something

Preserving old buildings can be difficult and very expensive, so why do we save them? Consider the importance of historic preservation and learn about the Old State House’s remarkable story of rescue from destruction.

Photos from recent restoration projects will be on view, and visitors will have the opportunity to put on a pair of gloves to get a hands-on experience with historical materials taken from the building for preservation purposes.

Part of the 300th Anniversary events for the Old State House.

About the Old State House 300th Anniversary:
For 300 years, the Old State House has stood in the heart of downtown Boston, a defining symbol of our nation’s origins and the civic ideals that bind us together as a community.

It was at the very center of revolutionary activity during the critical period when events in America changed the world forever.

The Boston Massacre occurred in its shadow in 1770.

Within its walls, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and other patriots debated ‘taxation without representation’ and called for united action by all the colonies.

In July 1776, the Declaration of Independence was first read to the jubilant citizens of Boston from its balcony.

It was here, John Adams wrote, that “the child independence was born.”

Three hundred years after its cornerstone was laid, the Old State House remains a vital touchstone for the people of Boston and an irreplaceable icon that defines our city’s place in history.

To commemorate its 300th anniversary, the Bostonian Society invites everyone to join in a week of events and activities for all ages.

Whether you’re a longtime Bostonian or a first-time visitor to the city, this building speaks to the steadfast human spirit in all of us.

The Bostonian Society stands with Governor Patrick and Mayor Menino in their efforts to help the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15, 2013.

We will be collecting donations to the “One Fund Boston” throughout the week-long Old State House anniversary events.

COST

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Adults $8.50, Children 18 & under FREE (sponsored in part by John Hancock)

WEBSITE

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www.bostonhistory.org/?s=osh&p=calendar#upcoming

LOCATION

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206 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02109 map
Phone: 617-720-1713

206 Washington Street, Boston MA 02109
(State Street T stop on Orange and Blue lines)