Right in front of Borders was a small plaza area with status (below). I’ll need to find out what they are, but the two statues seemed to depict a happy family on the left hand side, and another suffering family on the other:
Going with a small detour down Washingston Street was another historically significant place: the Old South Meeting House, which was the meeting venue for colonialists wanting to muck up trouble for the Brits.
Admission into the site wasn’t free – there was a small charge involved. There was a lecture going on when I entered the premise. The House hosted a historic meeting of 5,000 colonists on 16 December 1773, ostensibly to protest against taxation of tea – which brought about the well-known event called the “Boston Tea Party”.
At the basement of the House was a store offering a selection of site merchandise, books and tins of the “Boston Tea Party” tea. Not sure if it’s the original blend from 230 years ago though.:)
The next stop was the Old State House, which was along Washington Street in the other direction:
This building was the seat of power for the British Colonial masters when they ruled in the 17th century.
The white-colored tower, according to the Eyewitness Guide, is an exemplar of Colonial architectural styles, and despite its juxtaposition against the two skyscrapers on both sides, stands up pretty well – thanks to its unique color and design.
The white-colored balcony was where the Declaration of Independence was read in 1776.
The Old State House is a small museum holding artifacts from the Bostonian Society, and visual exhibits of the Boston Massacre – but I didn’t go in to check it out.
The House also sits on top of State subway station. I didn’t realize this initially, until Sunday morning on my way to the New England Aquarium I emerged from the subway station, turned around and was surprised to see the Old State House right behind me.:)
OK; the map of the this segment of my route below:
Next post and continuing on my exploration of the Freedom Trail: Faneuil Hall, an Escape Artist, and Stephens’ Church.:)
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