Category: News & Announcements
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Recently Unearthed Footage Shows Old North’s Steeple Fall
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 8-millimeter video filmed by her father, Jay, who was stationed on a naval ship in Boston Harbor. Chris McLaughlin of MassLive interviewed Kathy for an…
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Old North’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
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 by travelers and locals alike. When you buy presents from the Old North Gift Shop, you’re supporting our nonprofit’s educational programs. We provide free history…
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The Curséd Brick in Old North’s Crypt
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 was mailed to us in a box with no return address. The brick was accompanied by a note that was as brief as it was…
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That’s Reveré
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 the King Revolution’s Eve Here’s what they say When you’re riding your horse On the way to Concord, that’s Reveré, When the lanterns shine bright…
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Old North Illuminated Joins Prestigious Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program in Anticipation of 250th Anniversaries
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 across the U.S. and U.K. strengthen technology and management practices to improve operations, drive revenue, increase fundraising, engage broader audiences, and deliver dynamic programming. “The…
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Old North’s Greatest Hits: Our 2024 Highlights
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 this year. As we prepare to say goodbye to 2024, we are excited to share some highlights from a banner year: For more than 200…
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Old North’s Angels Come Home
After more than three months of restoration work, Old North Church’s nearly 400-year-old angel statues are coming home! On December 19, we’re celebrating their return with a day of special angel festivities. Anyone with the name Angel, Angela, Angelica, or another name that includes the word “angel” will receive free general admission to Old North’s…
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2022 Update: Year Two of Our Strategic Plan
As the close of 2022 – and Year Two of our strategic plan – rapidly approaches, I am reflecting on all of the progress we have made over the last two years. I am so proud of our team, and it is a joy to share these updates with you. In June of 2021, we…
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Old North’s Holiday Gift Guide for 2022
This holiday season, Old North is offering a great selection of products from Heritage Goods + Gifts! Opened in 2022, this new retail space on Old North’s campus specializes in American-made items from woman-, POC-, and family-owned companies with unique stories. One hundred percent of the proceeds from gifts purchased at Heritage support Old North…
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Old North to Host an Original Play in 2023
We are thrilled to share that in 2023, the 300th anniversary of Old North Church’s founding, the historic site will host an original play. Patrick Gabridge, the producing artistic director of Plays in Place, has begun work on a theater piece that will be staged in Old North’s sanctuary three nights a week for…