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September 2024 by Eric Trandai
A cool demonstration and educational session on the old printing presses and the declaration given by a super friendly guy. Definitely worth a stop in if you're nearby
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April 2024 by Scott Peters
Gary was a wealth of knowledge and our visit to his print shop was the highlight of our day. We highly recommend spending some time here while walking the Freedom Trail!
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September 2023 by Darryn Byler
Has a small shop with locally crafted knick-knacks.There was someone doing a live demonstration of using a printing press.Really cool place!
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March 2023 by Sarah P.
Happened to wander in here when leaving the Old North Church and so glad we stumbled upon this place. The printmaker gave us a detailed intro to printing presses during the Revolutionary War era and how they meticulously reproduce original intaglio printing presses to reproduce original prints of Paul Revere. If this spot is open it’s definitely worth a visit!
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July 2022 by John T.
George provided a great detailed look at printing, paper-making, type construction, mixed with entertaining stories. This is a must see, particularly flowing out of the Old North Church.
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June 2022 by Rick B.
Benjamin Edes (October 15, 1732 - December 11, 1803) was an early American printer, publisher, newspaper journalist and a revolutionary advocate before and during the American Revolution. He is best known, along with John Gill, as the publisher of the Boston Gazette, a colonial newspaper which sparked and financed the Boston Tea Party and was influential during the American Revolutionary War. Edes established a partnership with Gill and together they printed various works. Edes and Gill became the proprietors of The Boston Gazette and Country Journal on April 7, 1755. The Gazette was established on December 21, 1719 by William Brooker. Edes made the paper a leading voice favoring American independence. Edes was part of The Sons of Liberty, a secret society of American patriots in Revolutionary America. Edes and Gill worked closely with Samuel Adams who employed the Boston Gazette in the publication of Adams' many revolutionary essays and letters. Andrew Oliver said, "The temper of the people may be surely learned from that infamous paper". Governor Bernard advised the arrest of both Edes and Gill as publishers of sedition.
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November 2020 by AdventureDiva
Located next to the Old North Church, this printing office makes you feel like you have stepped back in time. Staff was happy to show off the mechanics of the printing press and discuss how this exhibit identified the importance of free speech.
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February 2020 by Bess Z.
This is one of the coolest finds I've come across in Boston. The guy working there, dressed in character I might add, was very knowledgeable about his job. Turns out he likes to collect newspapers. What a perfect fit - the owner is very lucky to have such a passionate employee. One of the copy machines you see on display was made in 1735 in Paris and quite honestly an immaculate bit of history to behold. They also hand-print copies of the Declaration of Independence on one of their machines (they're for sale). You can also buy copies of original newspapers from the 1700s. They are printed on linen paper so they preserve well. Also, since they only delivered to subscribers (not in news stands for example), each magazine was at one point delivered to someone specific. I ended up buying one for $35. The newspaper was hard to read at first because the "s" looked like a cursive "f" but you get so used to it. What a great read. It even had the stamp on the bottom of the 2nd page (stamp tax uproar anyone?). Definitely stop by and check them out.
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February 2020 by Rob H.
A must-experience oasis of authenticity in the sea of food and tourist trinkets in the Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall area. We stopped and were transported back to the days of the revolution, and the role that (by today's techno-standards) a simple press played in our nation's founding. And the press is just the tool. The real story is about the characters of that time, their lives and their interaction, all brought to life for you by the printer-historian before you. Spend a few moments or spend a few minutes, and history will come alive in memorable vignettes of early Boston life. And you'll be in Faneuil Hall, right where these characters worked and walked. You won't leave the same! The smells of be
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October 2019 by Grace Bowen
I loved learning about the Printing Press and how it works. And our Historian was extremely knowledgeable and kind to us. We had a great time seeing how it works! ?
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September 2019 by Minh Nguyen
nicest, most friendly staff!
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August 2019 by HannahGey
It is really cool to see a working printing press and to be able to get copies of Historical documents that would have been printed this way!
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August 2019 by TeamBateman
Gary is a hidden gem in Boston. We have been before but never had the opportunity to interact with him before. My teenager got to see a working printing press up close and consider what really went into the process. I wish I could bring all US History students here. Gary is so knowledgeable and his passion comes through in his demonstrations. Such an amazing experience!
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August 2019 by OriginalUnclebeezy
We made a short 10-15 minute stop to watch the printing press being used. The employees were very friendly and you can purchase the copies of the Declaration of Independence they print with the press.
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July 2019 by bLiselotte
This is on main floor of Faneuil Hall. As I was shopping for some souveniers I was drawn in despite myself. It is a open side of the hall and has guide? performer? that walks through the history of the printing shop and its importance to our American Nation. Fun for Adults and Kids.
