Old North Church
Boston's oldest church, where two lanterns in the steeple signaled 'one if by land, two if by sea' on the night of Paul Revere's ride.
- Open
- Every day; check the website
- Price
- Small fee; paid tours
- Time Needed
- 45 minutes
- Address
- 193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- In the North End, on the Freedom Trail; Haymarket station.
Why Go
Built in 1723, the church still holds Episcopal services. On April 18, 1775, sexton Robert Newman hung two lanterns in the steeple to warn that British troops were crossing the Charles by boat. Inside are its original high box pews and America's oldest church bells.
Tips
- Join the 'Behind the Scenes' tour to climb to the bell-ringing chamber and see the crypt.
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