Letter to the Editor: This is regarding the Old North Church concert you listed under Event Notices. We are new to Boston. Our family just moved here to North End. Most of our worldly possessions are in storage, which means the beautiful Christmas tree my husband brought home won’t shine as brightly or as colorfully Read More…
Old North Chamber Choir & Orchestra present Four Celtic Christmas Carols, Three Austrian Carols, Three Spanish Christmas Carols and GLORIA, by Luigi Boccherini. The Old North Chamber Choir is led Libor Dudas, Director. Suggested donation $10, all welcome, 193 Salem Street, Sunday December 13th at 5:00 p.m.
One of the most festive decorative displays in the North End is Christmas at Old North Church. As shown in this photo by Lisa Ayres, Old North members gathered this weekend for the annual greening of the historic landmark. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please Read More…
To build momentum for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, a forum on the question: “How should Massachusetts celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday in 2025/2026?” was held on November 30th at Old North Church. A panel of five leading local historians and preservationists discussed how the 1976 Bicentennial celebrations impacted Massachusetts and explored ways Read More…
On Monday, November 30th, 6:30 pm, Old North is hosting a panel discussion on how Massachusetts should celebrate the U.S. 250th Anniversary in 2025/2026. All are welcome. RSVP here and find our more at Revolution250.org.
Mark Tsang shares this reflective photo of the Old North Church from a puddle on the Prado. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Old North Foundation hosted an Eighteenth century fashion show where over 30 models and reenactors walked the runway showing the clothing and uniforms around the time of the Revolutionary War. The event was an official Boston Fashion Week event. Jay Calderin, Boston Fashion Week Founder and Executive Director, and advisor to the Old North Fashion Show, adds: Read More…
Old North Church and RUFF (Responsible Urbanites for Fido) hosted Sunday’s annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony bringing all sorts of pets and humans to the Prado in Boston’s North End. The service commemorates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Rev. Steve Ayers and Rev. Ellie Terry of the Old North Church, gave readings Read More…
Founding Fashions – Clothing from the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 6 p.m. Fashion Show in the Bigelow Courtyard / 21 Unity Street, Boston’s North End As part of Boston Fashion Week, the Old North Foundation is hosting an Eighteenth century fashion show. Learn about both fashion and function of men and women’s Read More…
Had an action packed weekend? Running around crazy during the work week? We understand. Which is exactly why we keep you in the loop with the “notable news” post. Region remembers anniversary of powerful Hurricane Carol Hurricane Carol, the 1955 storm that rummaged through New England with winds pushing 100 mph caused the entire top of the Read More…
For the first time in over 200 years, an eighteenth century style copper plate rolling press is in operation at the Printing Office of Edes and Gill. Print master and his assistants are printing copies of Paul Revere’s famous engraving of the Boston Massacre. The new copper plate rolling press is a replica of an Read More…
For years, 8th graders from the Eliot K-8 Innovation School have held their graduation ceremony at the Old North. In gratitude, Assistant Principal Lydia Torres asked if the students could help the church in any way. Bruce Brooksbank has been working all spring to rejuvenate the Old North Memorial Garden which literally took a hit Read More…