The Old North Church is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The location began its fame on the evening of April 18, 1775, when the church sexton Robert Newman, and Vestryman Captain John Pulling, jr. climbed the steeple and held high two lanterns as a signal from Paul Revere that the British were marching to Lexington and Concord by sea across the Charles River and not by land. The church was founded in 1722. This historic site is the most visited in the city of Boston. The Old North campus also contains a gift shop; the 1713 Clough house one of Boston’s oldest surviving brick residences, a chapel that was built in 1918 for Italian immigrants, two large courtyards and a formal garden. Group tours are offered every day all day long. Guests are seated in boxed pews to hear a brief 5-7 minute presentation on the history of Old North. The presentation highlights the founding of the church, items of architectural interest, the lantern story, and the role of Old North in the American Revolution. There are also Behind-the-scenes tours available for your group. The 30-minute guided tour offers an in-depth view of the Old North and its history while visitors explore 2 areas that are only accessible on this specific tour.
Exploring America > U.S. Cities > Boston Tours
The Old North Church is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The location began its fame on the evening of April 18, 1775, when the church sexton Robert Newman, and Vestryman Captain John Pulling, jr. climbed the steeple and held high two lanterns as a signal from Paul Revere that the British were marching to Lexington and Concord by sea across the Charles River and not by land. The church was founded in 1722. This historic site is the most visited in the city of Boston. The Old North campus also contains a gift shop; the 1713 Clough house one of Boston’s oldest surviving brick residences, a chapel that was built in 1918 for Italian immigrants, two large courtyards and a formal garden. Group tours are offered every day all day long. Guests are seated in boxed pews to hear a brief 5-7 minute presentation on the history of Old North. The presentation highlights the founding of the church, items of architectural interest, the lantern story, and the role of Old North in the American Revolution. There are also Behind-the-scenes tours available for your group. The 30-minute guided tour offers an in-depth view of the Old North and its history while visitors explore 2 areas that are only accessible on this specific tour.
