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By Jason Fishman
Communications Manager
In 1954, Old North Church’s second steeple was knocked down by Hurricane Carol. We recently received this shocking footage of the steeple falling over. Kathy Welch sent us this remarkable…
By Emily Spence
Director of Education
During the bicentennial of the United States, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attended services at Old North Church with her husband, Prince Philip. After the church service, the Queen and…
In 1954, Old North Church’s second steeple was knocked down by Hurricane Carol. We recently received this shocking footage of the steeple falling over. Kathy Welch sent us this remarkable…
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During the bicentennial of the United States, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attended services at Old North Church with her husband, Prince Philip. After the church service, the Queen and…
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This December, you can bring the Old North Church home for the holidays! We’re sharing a few of our favorite items from the Old North Gift Shop, which is beloved…
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Recent visitors to Old North’s crypt may have noticed a single brick on display, respectfully placed on a pillar and ensconced in a transparent case. Back in March, this brick…
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Did you know that Old North Church’s sanctuary didn’t always have a white interior? For much of its history, the church boasted a rich color scheme with ornate and intricate…
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For Valentine’s Day, the Old North team put together a special song about our favorite midnight rider. Enjoy the music video below! Lyrics to “That’s Reveré” In Boston Town, reject…
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Old North Illuminated, the non-profit organization that stewards Old North Church & Historic Site, has been selected to join the Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program! This initiative helps cultural organizations…
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Time flies when you’re making history! From managing major historic restoration projects to developing new tours and online programs, we are immensely proud of everything Old North Illuminated has accomplished…
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One of the truths about Old North that I appreciate is how there are always discoveries to be made. Recently, I was giving a tour, and when we were in…
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