Boston Massacre Site Old State House Colony Massachusetts

This is a short video clip of the Boston Massacre Site in front of the Old State House (Colony House) in Massachusetts. The building was completed in 1713 and the roof features the Royal Coat of Arms of with a Scottish Unicorn and English Lion. According to wikipedia "oldest surviving public building in Boston, and the seat of the first elected legislature in the New World. It is now operated by the Bostonian Society, Boston's historical society. It is one of many historic landmarks that can be visited along the Freedom Trail."

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[Jinky1888]

represents Scotland dominated by England?,

did you just pull that out of your arse?

[batestim]

Hah, I guess I was misinformed when I overheard a tour guide walk by. My apologies.

[ECWnWWF]

I thought Declaration of Independance was first read in Philadelphia?

[emosweet40]

wow Boston house

[flippysnotze]

Actually the place where the the "Boston Massacre" Took place was in front of the customs house which stood about where the building is at :58.

[planetrockford]

The Act of union was 1707 between and Scotland so I don't expect that the symbol represents one partner in a dominant posture over the other.

[planetrockford]

The Act of union was 1707 between and Scotland so I don't expect that the symbol represents one partner in a dominant posture over the other.

[goldenbears98]

Yes, on March 5th, the Boston Massacre is re- enacted every year at the State House.

[zillsbury]

i think weymouth copied the state house for the town hall.

[slickchick9500]

is this the place where the re-enactment is done every year?

[05013504]

I was always taught that unicorns are normally chained because they are dangerous.