Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company

5 reviews

+1 (617) 227-1638

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1 Faneuil Hall Sq Ste 4

Boston, MA 02109

+1 (617) 227-1638

http://www.ahac.us.com

Free Admission! The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts is the oldest chartered military organization in the western hemisphere. On display in the Museum are military artifacts, weaponry, uniforms, medals, and gifts to the company. Items span all conflicts from the Revolution to the battlefields of Desert Storm. A special display houses items from the Honorable Artillery Company of London. You will also notice as you tour items from the Swiss Guard. Special collections present the personal stories and materials for scholarship and research. Display cases showcase the uniform and Congressional Medal of Honor of Major George Maynard one of many recipients who have been a part of the AHAC. Also on display is an exhibit of President John F. Kennedy with the company roster opened to show his signature and a photograph of the president elect being interviewed by CBS. At the far end of the Armory are a very special set of stairs… the Stairway of the Constitution!

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5.05 reviews

Patrick L.

4/24/2014

A hidden gem - top floor of Faneuil Hall. What is it? An amazing military museum! From their website: The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts is the oldest chartered...

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Eric S.

10/24/2024

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company is the oldest military organisation in the United States having received charter in 1638. They have a free museum which occupies the top floor meeting...

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Bob C.

1/28/2018

If you're in Boston near Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market / City Hall / North End you should check out the armory and military museum of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company located on the top...

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Mike Y.

1/29/2018

Amazing artifacts, great history, and were we take visitors already. Go to Quincy Market, shop, eat, drink, and then go see a great part of American History that is related to Boston.

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Michael L.

12/28/2014

My wife and I spent nearly an hour in this museum. It holds dozens of historic paintings such as General Washington Crossing the Delaware among many others. Washington's sword is there as well...

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