One revolutionary ticket.
Visit the Old State House and Old South Meeting House, two of Boston's most iconic historic sites and museums.
Attend the reenactment of the Meeting of the Body of the People at Old South Meeting House
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The oldest surviving public building in Boston, it was here that the Boston Massacre unfolded and the Declaration of Independence was read for the first time in Boston.
On December 16, 1773, thousands assembled here—the largest gathering space in Colonial Boston—to protest the Tea Act before setting off to the harbor to destroy the tea.
Our two historic Freedom Trail sites offer interactive exhibits, engaging walking tours, and compelling public programs that will leave you with a deeper connection to our shared history.
the Old State House
Impassioned Destruction:
Politics, Vandalism, and the Boston Tea Party
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Immerse yourself in the heart of Boston’s Revolutionary story by attending one of our daily tours, complimentary with joint admission.
The Revolution Starts Here
Old State House & Old South Meeting House
Constructed in 1713, the Old State House was the center of royal government in the Massachusetts Bay colony and the focal point for many of the Revolution’s most dramatic events. It was here that the Boston Massacre occurred in 1770.
Built in 1729, the Old South Meeting House was the largest building in colonial Boston and the site of the most stirring mass meetings that led to the American Revolution, including the gathering that led to the Boston Tea Party.
Today, these historic Freedom Trail sites and museums—located just two blocks from each other in the heart of downtown Boston—provide thought-provoking exhibits, compelling tours, exciting educational offerings, and engaging public programs.
Who We Are
Public History Like You’ve Never Seen it Before.
Revolutionary Spaces is a nonprofit organization that tells the interwoven stories of two of Boston’s most iconic sites—the Old State House and Old South Meeting House.
Our mission is to bring people together to explore America’s struggle to create and sustain a free society. We steward these buildings as gathering spaces for the open exchange of ideas and the continuing practice of democracy, inspiring all who believe in the power of people to govern themselves.
What We Do
21st Century Conversations in 18th Century Buildings.
Revolutionary Spaces is dedicated to creating experiences that deepen our understanding of the past, and provide a fresh perspective on the world we live in today. Whether you want to delve into Boston’s Revolutionary-era history or explore how lessons from the past can serve us moving forward, we offer educational and inspiring activities for all ages.