Council Chamber

Gallery Talks

Gallery Talks in the Council Chamber

Guests are invited to convene in the Council Chamber at the Old State House as staff provide an overview of the Governor’s Council—the governing body that met and worked in the Chamber. Staff will also highlight important events and discussions that happened in this room, explore the important role of petitions in colonial society, and …

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The Humble Petitioner exhibit in the Council Chamber at the Old State House

The Humble Petitioner

In Colonial America, those without the right to vote were forced to pursue other avenues to have their voices heard. Visit this exhibit in the Council Chamber at the Old State House.