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(617) 523-6676
195 Salem St
Boston,
MA
02113
42.3665
-71.0543
Neighborhoods: North End, Central
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The Background – On the night of April 18, 1775, two lanterns were hung briefly in the church's steeple to warn that the British were moving by sea, but those few moments secured the church its place in history. The nervous sexton, fearful of discovery, slipped out through a back window as Paul Revere and others proceeded to alert the countryside. Two months later, British general Thomas Gage watched the Battle of Bunker Hill from the same vantage point. A man named John Childs reportedly flew from it in a rudimentary glider on Sept. 13, 1757. – – Facts – The four…
08/13/02
History at its Best
by xerxes151 at Citysearch
A great place to drop in on while having lunch in the North End. Heard a volunteer's recounting of the Church's history which was quite interesting. Best of all it is Free!
The Details on Old North Church
The Extras:
Check out the other historic landmarks on the Freedom Trail.
Know Before You Go:
The church is home to an Episcopalian congregation and is still a functioning place of worship, so during holy days, hours for visitors vary. Call ahead for additional info.
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