Explore mementos and artifacts that commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s historic reign and visit to the Old State House in 1976.
Category: Exhibits
Council Chamber
Once an exclusive space for the most powerful men in Massachusetts, now all are invited to connect to our nation’s history in this meticulously-restored 18th-century room.
Voices of Protest
Discover compelling people who made a difference at Old South Meeting House and the history of protest and free speech that continues to this day.
The Main Hall at Old South
The largest meeting space colonial Boston, this room was host to thousands of people leading to the Boston Tea Party, and has been a steadfast haven for free speech for almost three centuries.
Colony to Commonwealth
Your first stop in Boston! See how Massachusetts and its residents played a pivotal role in the birth of America.
Hands on History
For young visitors and the young at heart, there’s no better way to understand history than to reach out and touch it at the Old State House.
Essential Questions Discussion Series
In-person and virtual discussions that confront key issues that sit at the heart of the American experiment in self-government.
Heard
“Heard” explores questions of colonial government, community, and prejudice through the lens of the colonial to the contemporary deaf community.
2021 Artist Fellows
A series of installations by our Artist Fellows at the Old State House and Old South Meeting House that challenge traditional narratives.
Unfinished Business Film Series
A film series exploring the legacy of protest, representation, and revolution embodied in our historical sites.