Samuel Adams Statue — Attraction in Boston

Standing before the Faneuil Hall in Boston is the statue of American patriot Samuel Adams. The monument is of Adams in a defiant stance, depicting the historical figure boldly challenging the acting governor to remove British troops from the city of Boston after the infamous Boston Massacre.

The statue was originally erected in 1880 at then Adams Square. It was later moved her to Faneuil Hall when the square was demolished. Considering Adams role in shaping early American history, particularly in the period leading up to the American Revolution, this makes a great monument to find for those doing the Freedom Trail rounds.

You can conveniently see the Statue of Samuel Adams when you arrive at the Faneuil Hall, he stands before the market buildings facing...

One of the countless statues around the city, this one depicts Boston legend Samuel Adams. Located in a plaza right outside of Faneuil Hall, there are often people busking and performing around here on nice days. Definitely a spot where you’ll be amongst a lot of tourists, but don’t let that deter you if you’re visiting the city. Similar to Jackson Square in New Orleans, there’s lots to do in the immediate area and it’s a good place to get pictures. Don’t let its tourist trap label...

Amazing piece of history! Of course, our over-idealistic millennial tour guide made sure to ruin it for us by claiming that Sam Adams was a dishonest embezzler. And claimed that the face of the statue was actually not Sam Adams, but someone else because Adams was so ugly they refused to make a statue of him. You should've heard what she said about the Paul Revere statue. No dead patriot was safe...