Rev. Dr. Matthew Cadwell has accepted the Call to serve as Vicar-in-Charge at Old North Church in Boston’s North End. He will begin his ministry at Old North on November 16, 2020. Rev. Cadwell replaces Vicar Rev. Stephen Ayres, who retired in December 2019 after twenty-two years of celebrating mass at Old North. Rev. Cadwell Read More…
The North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) September 2020 meeting started with a series of notable reports and updates, summarized below. Brett Roman, NEWNC President’s Report: Members were reminded that the North End/ Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) and NEWNC will host a joint meeting on Tuesday, September 22nd at 7pm with local elected officials. Agenda Read More…
The Old North Church & Historic Site will host a series of open house Saturdays this fall, beginning Saturday, September 19, during which the church will be open and free for self-guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In keeping with COVID-19 safety guidelines, capacity will be limited to 25 people at any time Read More…
The North End Waterfront/Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its August meeting on Thursday, August 13th via Zoom. Old North Foundation: Nikki Stewart, Executive Director of the Old North Foundation, provided an update on the recent suspension of operations at the historic Freedom Trail site due to low attendance during the pandemic. Visitor operations have been suspended Read More…
After being closed for nearly four months due to the Coronavirus, the Old North Foundation reopened the historic site to visitors on July 16, 2020. Unfortunately, the Foundation is unable to sustain operations under the ongoing pandemic restrictions, and has announced it will suspend on-site programming. Read the full statement from Old North Executive Director Read More…
The Old North Church and Historic Site will reopen on July 16 after rigorous planning to welcome visitors back to the iconic Freedom Trail site in the safest manner possible. Hours of operation will be Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. “Our staff have worked diligently to develop Read More…
Calling all history-nerds, gamers, puzzlers, and amateur sleuths: Can you help us uncover the truth behind one of the most significant events of Old North’s past? Join us and our Society of Unsung Heroes today for the launch of our new digital game, Two if By Sea: The Case of the Lantern Holders, and help us get to the bottom of Read More…
The Paul Revere House and the Old North Church & Historic Site, two North End sites that played pivotal roles in Paul Revere’s midnight ride 245 years ago, will commemorate Patriots’ Day a bit differently this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these sites will celebrate virtually with videos, podcasts, and at-home activities. Revere House Read More…
Old North Church will be offering Easter services online this year due to COVID-19. The Easter Festival Eucharist is now posted on their YouTube channel, Old North Church Congregation. Special shout out to Old North Rev. Ellie’s son Nicholas, the videographer for Old North services during this time of social distancing. Nicholas filmed Old North’s Read More…
This event has been converted to an online webinar and conversation format. Old North Speaker Series—10 on 10: Women in the Workforce Tuesday, March 31, 2020Spotlight Presentations: 6:30 – 7:30 pmCommunity Conversation: 7:30 – 8:30 pm Join us for a virtual celebration of influential women past and present! Hear from ten powerhouse women working in Read More…
This event has been postponed due to COVID-19. While the in-person ceremony has been canceled, the lanterns will be still be lit on display in the steeple on Saturday, April 18 from sundown for three nights and days to mark the historic anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary ride. Watch in real time by tuning-in live Read More…
“Founding Martyr: Dr. Joseph Warren, the American Revolution’s Lost Hero” by Christian Di Spigna Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Old North Church. Hear author Christian Di Spigna provide a fresh take on an unsung hero of the American Revolution. One of the most important and active revolutionaries in Colonial Read More…