At Faneuil Hall is where Americans first protested against the Sugar Act in 1764. This inspired the doctrine that became known as 'no taxation without presentation'. Following this protest were more protests including the Stamp Act, the Townshend Act, and the Redcoat occupation followed.
A statue of Samuel Adams appropriately sits in front of Faneuil Hall. Here is where he was considered to do his greatest work, dominating town meetings and holding a funeral for the victims of the Boston Massacre.
Boston's most famous weathervane sits atop of the Hall. It is a Golden Grasshopper. Stories have it that this was used to spot spies during the war of 1812. Anyone who did not know "What is on top of Faneuil Hall?" was considered suspicious!
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