Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston
Founded in 1791, the Massachusetts Historical Society is the nation's oldest historical society.
Founded in 1791, the Massachusetts Historical Society is the nation's oldest historical society. The collections of the MHS bring alive the stories of America's past through a series of changing exhibitions and public programs that are free and open to the public. The major items in the collection include President John Adams' Family Papers and handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson Manuscripts and his handwritten draft copy of the Declaration of Independence, Paul Revere's account of his famous ride to Lexington to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of British troop movements, and Lincoln's letter to Edward Everett sent the day after the Gettysburg Address.
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About Massachusetts Historical Society
1154 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, United States
+1 617-536-1608
Massachusetts Historical Society and Nearby Sights on Map
Muddy River
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Fenway Park
Watch the Boston Red Sox play at Fenway Park, the oldest baseball stadium still in use by the major leagues
Emerald Necklace Conservancy
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Muddy River Park
The Muddy River runs through the Fens and out to the Charles River
Boston Symphony Hall
The Boston Symphony Orchestra is one of the United States' major 'Big Five' orchestras
Skywalk Observatory
The Skywalk Observatory on the 50th floor of the Prudential Center offers panoramics views over Boston
Kenmore Square
Kenmore Square is at the intersection of several major avenues