Boston, MA, 02109-1713
617-720-1713
URL : http://www.bostonhistory.org
overview : The Society's museum and research library collect, preserve and make available for research materials relating to the history of Boston, from its earliest inhabitation to the present day. The collections serve the public by advancing the understanding and appreciation of Boston's history, the contribution of its citizens, and the strength and continuity of its diverse neighborhoods.
collections : The museum collection consists of approximately 6,500 artifacts and works of art, including maritime objects, military items, oil paintings, prints and drawings, fire fighting equipment, relics, and objects from Boston businesses. - particularly effective in documenting the history of Boston in the late 18th and 19th centuries. - The Old State House, operated by The Bostonian Society and owned by the City of Boston, is a site within the Boston National Historical Park & one of the museums on the Freedom Trail.
hours (subject to change) : Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
topics : American history, American, history, colonial, period, founding, fathers
