Old North Church & Historic Site

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Explore the church that launched a revolution! Come and see the iconic steeple where two signal lanterns shone on the night of Paul Revere’s ride. Venture beneath Old North to experience the crypt, where more than 1,000 bodies are interred. Discover 300 years of fascinating history at Boston’s oldest surviving church building.

Highlights:

Explore the Old North Church and its box pews
Discover the true story of Paul Revere’s midnight ride
Take a guided tour of the church’s historic crypt
Admire the 17th-century angels flanking the church’s 1759 organ
Learn about the experiences of early Black congregants
Relax in one of five gardens
See free colonial printing demonstrations

Step into history when you visit Old North! Built in 1723, the Old North Church is the oldest surviving church building in the City of Boston. Old North’s enduring fame began on the night of April 18, 1775, when two signal lanterns were hung in the church’s steeple as a signal from Paul Revere that the British were marching to Lexington and Concord “by sea” across the Charles River and not land, launching the American Revolution.

Old North was further immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride.” Today, Old North Church & Historic Site encompasses the famous 18th century church, five gardens, the historic Clough House, and the Old North Gift Shop, which was formally a chapel for Italian Protestant immigrants living in the North End.

Visitors to Old North Church can immerse themselves in the true story behind Paul Revere’s ride, learn about notable congregants, sit in the church’s unique box pews, and see a bust of George Washington that the Marquis de Lafayette praised for its accuracy.Guests can also take guided add-on tours of the church’s crypt and gallery for $5 each.

At the Clough House, the 1715 brick building on Old North’s campus, visitors can watch free colonial printing demonstrations and browse the unique New England-made products in the artisanal gift shop.