Stop 8 of 16 · Downtown · mile 0.65
Old South Meeting House
Where the Boston Tea Party began.
Why it matters
On December 16, 1773, thousands gathered here before heading to Griffin's Wharf.
Visiting Old South Meeting House
The largest building in colonial Boston, Old South hosted heated town meetings about British taxation.
Inside, exhibits recreate the night when the call went out and the tea went into the harbor.
This stop is in Historic Downtown Boston. Read the complete Freedom Trail guide to plan the rest of your walk.