The Bostonian Society
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
The Bostonian Society operates as the primary steward of the Old State House in Boston, a site significant to the early history of the American Revolution. Established in 1881, the nonprofit organization preserves, interprets, and shares Revolutionary-era history through on-site exhibits, a research library, and a substantial collection of artifacts and archival materials related to Boston’s pivotal period. It serves researchers, students, and the public by maintaining access to its holdings—comprising thousands of photographs, maps, books, and assorted artworks—and by explaining the historical context of the city’s early democratic ideas. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the Society raises funds to support ongoing preservation and restoration of the Old State House and its surrounding narratives. The organization operates within the museums, historical sites, and cultural preservation sector, focusing on documenting and presenting Boston’s uniquely important history for future generations.