Old South Meeting House

The original Old South Meeting House was built in 1729 by a Puritan congregation who hardly imagined the building's future prominence in American history. Within these walls Ben Franklin was baptized and Samuel Adams uttered the words that led to the Boston Tea Party. Today, the Old South Association honors the tradition of controversial debate by sponsoring public forums and discussions of current topics. Despite the ravages of both overzealous British troops and time itself, the building remains largely intact and true to its 18th-century form. Admission $5, students and seniors $4, children 6-18 $1, under 6 free. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

A theatrical audio program tells the story of compelling figures from Old South's past and recalls the actual Boston Tea Party Meeting on December 16, 1773. Most kids know the tea party story and will enjoy this vivid retelling. Children's scavenger hunt is included in admission price. One of the landmarks along the The Freedom Trail.