The Federal Old State House, a building with an elaborate cupola and roof balustrade, was designed in the early 1700s by Charles Bulfinch, architect of the U.S. Capitol. Inside is the 1820 Senate Chamber, where in everyone from Abraham Lincoln to George Bush has spoken, Find out about the trial of the Amistad Africans, in the the very courtroom where it was first held. In summer, enjoy the concerts and farmers' market.
