The Old North Church

View of steeple from Hull Street.

In the evening of April 18, 1775, Robert Newman, the church sexton, held two light lanterns up in the steeple of the Old North Church to signal Paul Revere that the British were marching to Lexington and Concord by sea (really the river). It also signaled the beginning of the American Revolution.

The Old North Church was built in 1723, and is the oldest standing church building in Boston. It is still an active community church with regular services. The inside of the church are box pews, elaborate chandeliers, and a beautiful organ. The grounds are well-maintained and feature several gardens. One is the beautiful 18th Century Garden. Below the church there are approximately 1100 bodies buried in 37 crypts. Some names of the tombs include some of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

Active worship.

Hours:
January–February: 10am–4pm, Tuesday–Sunday, Closed Monday
March–May: 9 am–5 pm, daily
June–October: 9am–6pm, daily
November–December: 10am–5pm, daily
Open until 8pm on Friday: July 18, July 25, August 1, August 22, August 29
Closed to Visitors on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Address: 193 Salem Street

Official website: The Old North Church