The revolution began at Old South Meeting House (OSMH). It was the favorite stage in Boston’s drama of revolt, the place where colonists gathered time after time to challenge British rule in the years leading to the American Revolution. At OSMH, unprecedented numbers of people from all walks of life engaged in debate and dialogue that would change the fate of a nation — earning the building a reputation as the hotbed of rebellion. Old South Meeting House is where the Boston Tea Party began in 1773.

Today, Old South Meeting House is a busy museum, treasured National Historic Landmark and an active center for civic dialogue and free expression in the heart of downtown Boston, committed to serving a broad local and international audience. OSMH embodies the American tradition of civic discussion with thought-provoking programs that bring together people from different walks of life with a wide range of viewpoints.