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Old North Lecture and Shadow Play on May 20th

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It’s a double feature at Old North Church on Wednesday, May 20th with a lecture by Robert Allison, “How Did Old North Become Old North?” followed by “Paul Revere’s Ride: A Shadow Play” performed by Noah’s New Americans. More details in the flyer below.

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Blessing of the Animals on the Prado, October 3rd at 3:00 p.m.

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Join us this Sunday, October 3, at 3:00p.m. for the annual Blessing of the Animals in the Prado at Unity Street. This custom is conducted in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and ecology whose remembrance day is Oct. 3, and his love for all creatures. St. Francis wrote the “Canticle Read More…
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Neighborhood Photo: Digging Up Salem Street’s New Pavement

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Well, that didn’t last long! After recently repaving Salem Street into a smooth road without lots of patches, crews have started digging up certain pieces for under roadway work, apparently related to NStar power issues. Steve Ayres captures the scene this week in front of the Old North Church. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature Read More…
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Lantern Ceremony at Old North Church with Fife & Drum, Paul Revere’s Ride & Harbor Crossing

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On the eve of Patriot’s Day 2011, the North End paid tribute to the midnight ride of Paul Revere and the hanging of two lanterns in the Old North Church. As part of the reenactments, there was also a little-known crossing of Boston Harbor by Paul Revere from the North End to Charlestown. The three Read More…