In honor of the World Cup in Boston, our gift shop has added these beautiful Freedom Trail Soccer Scarves. As some of the Scottish soccer fans visiting Boston might say, "They can take our lives, but they'll never take our Freedom (Trail Scarves)!" Please don't fact-check this.

We are excited to share that we have received a grant from @masscultural.bsky.social to complete the design of 6 box pews at Old North that will be accessible for wheelchair users! Thank you to @massgovernor.bsky.social for supporting the #CulturalFacilities Fund and making this project possible!

Today is the Freedom Trail's 75th birthday! The original idea for the trail came from Bill Schofield, a Boston Herald-Traveler writer, and Bob Winn, a member of the Old North Church, both of whom noticed the need for a clearer wayfinding tool for visiting Boston's historic sites.

The Scottish are coming! The Scottish are coming! These kilted soccer fans are in town for the World Cup.

Join us on Zoom on June 23 for a special talk with Prof. Greg Jackson, host of the popular podcast @htdspodcast.bsky.social! Prof. Jackson will discuss his new book, "Been There, Done That," which argues that today's political climate isn't as unprecedented as we may think.

Margaret Coffin was a congregant at Old North Church and the owner of Pew 1. In 1838, Coffin started donating Books of Common Prayer to those in need so they could participate in religious services. Historians estimate that she gave away close to 3,000 books!

Big news! We have launched "Prince's Revolutionary Tale," a new audio tour for kids. Narrated by Prince the Cat, this 20-minute tour invites children to discover Old North Church and its role in the American Revolution. The audio tour is included with admission to the church!

Happy Pride from Boston! 🏳️‍🌈

Founded in 1723, Old North Church's 300+ year history is uncommon in America. Only about 1% of houses of worship in the U.S. today existed in 1776. @rns.org wrote an excellent article about churches that predate the Revolution, and we're included! Read the story: religionnews.com/2026/05/28/t...

This afternoon, a film crew from the Food Network visited Old North Church for a secret project. 🤫 We can't wait to see it!

We were thrilled to host the 2026 graduation ceremony for the @nbssboston.bsky.social this morning! Located steps away from Old North, the school trains students in unique trades like violin making, bookbinding, and preservation carpentry. Congratulations to all the talented grads!

Join the National Parks of Boston and Bunker Hill Community College on Thursday, June 11, at 6 p.m. for a screening and discussion of the Mohegan Tribe’s historical film “Up and Down the River.” This program is free to the public. RSVP here: www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...

Ron, Dottie, and Abby recently visited Old North's crypt and took this family photo in front of the tomb of their ancestor William Redfern. They have been researching their family history, and it was a pleasure taking them on our Bones & Burials private tour!

On Memorial Day, we recognize the tremendous bravery and sacrifice of those who serve. Our Memorial Garden honors American lives lost in the conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the greater war on terror. Each dog tag represents a fallen service member.

Just another Casual Friday at Old North!

Last August, USPS released an Old North Church stamp in anticipation of the 2026 World Stamp Show in Boston...and now the stamp show is finally here!

Old North's first steeple went up in 1740, without the aid of cranes or modern machinery. The steeple was constructed in a pasture near the church. Then, it was hoisted onto the brick tower using ropes. The parish rewarded the workmen with a celebratory meal called a “raising dinner” afterward!

In 1755, three enslaved people, Mark, Phillis, and Phebe, were punished for fatally poisoning their enslaver, John Codman. The case was so well known that 40 years later, Paul Revere used the location of Mark's body as a landmark when describing his famous 1775 ride.

Old North Church is home to the oldest set of change ringing bells in the U.S. They were cast in Gloucester, England, and installed in our steeple in 1744. Change ringing is the traditional English style of bell ringing in which intricate patterns, rather than songs, are played.

The best part of working in the North End? Dessert is just steps away when your shift ends!

Last night, @stephaniedray.bsky.social and Laura Kamoie joined us to talk about their new historical fiction book, "A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams." It was a riveting conversation. Abigail Adams even showed up to welcome guests!

On Monday, join us for a free talk about America's founding mothers! @stephaniedray.bsky.social and Laura Kamoie, authors of "A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams", will talk about their research into women who participated in the American Revolution. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/founding-m...

Spring has long been an important time for the Wampanoag people. Marked by the Corn Planting Moon, this season signals the New Year and a shift in daily rhythms and responsibilities. Join us on Zoom on 5/7 for a fascinating talk about spring in Wampanoag life: www.eventbrite.com/e/planting-t...

Originally, the most expensive pews at Old North sold for approximately £30, which was equivalent to some laborers' annual income. The purchase price and annual pew tax served as an ongoing revenue stream for the church. Only pew owners had the right to vote on church matters.

May the Fourth be with you!

The Freedom Trail has been nominated for "Best History Tour in America" in the USA Today Readers' Choice Awards! Help Boston bring home the gold by casting your vote for the Freedom Trail Foundation. Participants can vote every day, once a day, until May 11: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/freed...

Our Director of Education had a very normal day at work. Emily picked up a few mannequins for our gift shop, graciously donated by the Peabody Essex Museum. If your co-workers are wrapped in bubble wrap, can you still take the carpool lane? Inquiring minds want to know.

Join us on Zoom on 5/7 for a conversation with Indigenous historians Danielle Alonso and Malissa Costa about spring in Wampanoag life. This season signals the Wampanoag New Year and a shift in daily rhythms and relationships with the land. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/planting-t...

Earlier this month, Old North Church's Congregation hosted The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington, as the keynote speaker for their Lantern Service.

Last night, Silence Dogood held their inaugural Town Hall Series at the Old North Church. A panel of historians and community organizers discussed Boston's role in resistance during the American Revolution and today. After the program, community-authored messages were projected onto the church.

Tonight (4/22), around 8pm, the artist Silence Dogood will project messages onto the Old North Church. The text will be a community-authored statement from participants in their new “Precedented Times” Town Hall series. Join us at 193 Salem St in Boston to see the projections!

For Patriots' Day, our Executive Director, Nikki Stewart, wrote this op-ed for @cogwbur.bsky.social. "To love our country at this moment is not to excuse its failures, but to insist on its full potential. It is to refuse indifference." Read the full letter: www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/...

On this night 251 years ago, two men climbed Old North Church's steeple. They held high two lanterns as a signal from Paul Revere that the British were heading to Concord by way of the Charles River. Their famous “one if by land, two if by sea” warning ignited the American Revolution.

What a night! Lanterns & Luminaries was SO MUCH fun. Our honoree, Keith Lockhart, delivered an inspiring keynote about the power of public music and public history.

Today is the Old North Church’s 303rd birthday! On April 15, 1723, masons began construction on the church, and just nine months later, the congregation held its first service. The church’s first stone was laid by the minister of King's Chapel, Rev. Samuel Myles.

Five Boston landmarks have joined together to create the BOSTON 250 PASS! Explore five iconic historic sites in Downtown Boston for just $33: - Old North Church - Paul Revere House - Old South Meeting House - Old State House - King's Chapel Learn more: widgets.bokun.io/online-sales...

Just another Casual Friday at Old North!

Our team is loving the new "Bury Me in Boston" merch we have in our gift shop! The "death's head" design is a decorative motif used on Boston's 17th century gravemarkers. oldnorthgiftshop.online/products/bur...

If we could time-travel to 1775, we would find a tense city ready to boil over from the pressures of military presence, economic struggle, and political strife. One in five people in Boston was a British soldier.

In-person tickets for Lanterns & Luminaries have sold out, but we are thrilled to share that the event will be live streamed on the @wgbh.org Forum Network for free! Join us from home as we celebrate 250 years of American Independence at the Old North Church: www.wgbh.org/forum-networ...

Today is William Dawes’s birthday! On 4/18/1775, both Paul Revere and Dawes made midnight rides to Lexington. While Revere’s ride became famous, Dawes has remained relatively anonymous. In 1896, Helen F. Moore published a parody of Longfellow's poem entitled "The Midnight Ride of William Dawes."

Wishing a wonderful Easter to all who celebrate!

Paul Revere did not worship at Old North Church…but one of his sons did! Joseph Warren Revere attended Old North in the early 19th century, sitting in Pew #54 with his family.

For April Fools’ Day, we’re playing Two Truths and a Lie! Which of these Old North stories isn’t true? 1.) In 1757, an entertainer “flew” from the church’s steeple using a makeshift zipline while shooting two pistols in the air.

Matilda Bibbey was a trailblazer for 20th-century women at Old North Church. She was the first female member of the vestry, a board of lay leaders who oversaw day-to-day operations at the church. In this photograph taken around 1905, Matilda can be seen wearing a white blouse.

In 1723, when the first stone of the Old North Church was laid by the Rev. Samuel Myles, the rector of King's Chapel, he declared: "May the Gates of Hell never prevail against it." This quote appears prominently in this document, which we recently saw at the Massachusetts Historical Society.

We're excited to share that a small ensemble of musicians from the Boston Pops will be performing at our Lanterns & Luminaries event on April 16! Keith Lockhart, conductor of the Pops, will accept the Third Lantern Award. RSVP: www.oldnorth.com/lanterns/

Wednesday! Join us on Zoom for a history talk with Dr. Lori Rogers-Stokes, an expert on the Puritans. Dr. Rogers-Stokes argues that modern-day New Englanders are still practicing three ideas that can be traced back to the Puritans. RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/puritan-ne...

When we visited the @mhs1791.bsky.social, our Director of Education found her doppelgänger in this portrait! Do you see the resemblance?

Join us on April 16 for a night of music and fun at the Old North Church! We're celebrating 250 years of American Independence with honoree Keith Lockhart, conductor of the Boston Pops. Watch a reenactment of the lanterns in our steeple and see Paul Revere ride by! www.oldnorth.com/lanterns