Old State House, Golden-domed beacon of liberty
206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109
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Introduction
The Old State House, located in Boston, United States, is an ancient red brick building built from 1712 to 1713 to replace the first city hall, which was destroyed by fire in 1711 and built in 1657. This building is one of the oldest public buildings in Boston and an important stop on the Freedom Trail. On July 18, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was first read to the crowd on the balcony on the east side of the Old State House, and people cheered as the Continental Army had driven the British army out of Boston. After the American Revolutionary War, this building was used as the Massachusetts state government until it moved to the current Massachusetts State House in 1798. From 1830 to 1841, the building once served as Boston's City Hall and later became a commercial use. On July 11, 1976, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom visited the Old State House during the celebration of the United States Bicentennial. Address 206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109
Opening hours Late May to early September, 9:00-18:00
early September to late May the following year, 9:00-17:00
closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year.
