The USS Constitution Museum , a private non-profit museum, includes a theatre, historical artifacts, interactive exhibits and a gift shop. The Museum brings the USS Constitution's tale alive by collecting, preserving and displaying over 3,000 original artifacts, through artwork and hands-on exhibits. Continue on The Trail out of the Navy Yard, proceed to Adams Street toward Monument Square to the Bunker Hill Monument. A 221 foot granite obelisk dedicated in 1843 commemorates the battle on the site of the main Colonial fortification. The adjacent exhibit lodge offers visitor information, displays, and National Park Service Ranger-talks about the battle.
Puritans establish the town of Boston.
The first Old South Meeting House, a two-story cedar hall, is built. James Otis speaks against the Writs of Assistance at the Old State House. The Sugar Act taxation and Currency Act infuriate Colonists. The Stamp Act taxation sparks rioting in Boston. 1768 September 18-British garrison troops in Boston.