<P> The tree became a central gathering place for protesters , and the ground surrounding it became popularly known as Liberty Hall . A liberty pole was installed nearby with a flag that could be raised above the tree to summon the townspeople to a meeting . Ebenezer Mackintosh , a shoemaker who handled much of the hands - on work of hanging effigies and leading angry mobs , became known as `` Captain General of the Liberty Tree . '' Paul Revere included the Liberty Tree in an engraving , `` A View of the Year 1765 . '' </P>
<P> The tree became a central gathering place for protesters , and the ground surrounding it became popularly known as Liberty Hall . A liberty pole was installed nearby with a flag that could be raised above the tree to summon the townspeople to a meeting . Ebenezer Mackintosh , a shoemaker who handled much of the hands - on work of hanging effigies and leading angry mobs , became known as `` Captain General of the Liberty Tree . '' Paul Revere included the Liberty Tree in an engraving , `` A View of the Year 1765 . '' </P>
where did the sons of liberty hold their meetings
where did the sons of liberty hold their meetings
The tree
The tree