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It was dedicated to the cause of liberty by James Otis, Jr., an apostle of freedom, In a speech delivered by him in the hall in 1763. The lower part is used for a market place, and above is Faneuil Hall, known as the "Cradle of Liberty." This hall is used chiefly as a place for political meetings and public gatherings. The old walls have echoed to voices of past and present fame, for in every public event, people assemble here, and many subjects of national and home importance have been and are today, discussed by eloquent and famous speakers.

It was dedicated to the cause of liberty by James Otis, Jr., an apostle of freedom, In a speech delivered by him in the hall in 1763. The lower part is used for a market place, and above is Faneuil Hall, known as the "Cradle of Liberty." This hall is used chiefly as a place for political meetings and public gatherings. The old walls have echoed to voices of past and present fame, for in every public event, people assemble here, and many subjects of national and home importance have been and are today, discussed by eloquent and famous speakers.

The first public oration delivered In the hall was a funeral eulogy on the death of Peter Faneuil, March 14, 1743.

The first public oration delivered In the hall was a funeral eulogy on the death of Peter Faneuil, March 14, 1743, and the Hall was used as a meeting place for patriot leaders in the lead up to the [[Boston Tea Party]].

During the winters of 1775-76, British troops were quartered here, and the officers fitted up the hall into a theater devoted chiefly to performances ridiculing the Patriots.

During the winters of 1775-76, British troops were quartered here, and the officers fitted up the hall into a theater devoted chiefly to performances ridiculing the Patriots.