Two new plaques were unveiled at the Iraq-Afghanistan Memorial on Saturday at the Old North Memorial Garden. One plaque describes the dog tags as representing each American serviceperson who lost their life in the wars (the count currently stands at 6,970). The second plaque, a bronze poppy wreath, honors service persons from the British Commonwealth Read More…
The Old North Church and The British Officer’s Club of New England will host the 100th annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Sunday, November 11. For Veterans Day, two new plaques have been installed at the Iraq-Afghanistan Memorial behind the Old North Church, courtesy of The Soldiers Fund. One plaque describes the dog tags as representing Read More…
In honor of twenty years as Organist and Music Director at Old North Church, Dr. Libor Dudas will perform a concert on October 28 at 6 p.m. The program includes the world premiere of a new piece composed in Libor’s honor by local composer John Morrison called Old North (the imploring organ) along with works by Bach, Bennett Read More…
Old North Church received the support of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and Residents Association (NEWRA) regarding the use of community preservation act funds to make the Old North crypt handicap accessible. Rev. Stephen T. Ayres, Vicar and Old North Foundation Executive Director, presented the plans at the September 2018 community meetings. The Read More…
An information session about the Community Preservation Act was held earlier this week at the Nazzaro Center where a group of residents learned about the act’s mission, the eligibility criteria and how to apply. The Community Preservation Act (CPA) provides funds for acquisition, creation, preservation and enhancement of open space, historic resources and affordable housing in Read More…
This Sunday, September 9, during both our 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services and in celebration of the start of the new school year, children and students (of all ages) are invited to bring their backpack, lunch box, or other symbol of school to Old North Church for a special blessing. We’ll invite you Read More…
Following the closing of North Square for reconstruction, another popular Freedom Trail public space in Boston’s North End has been fenced off for an overhaul. The Paul Revere Mall, known as “the Prado,” was closed to the public as construction begins on a major renovation, the second since it was created in 1925. [See the restoration design Read More…
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, June 29 and the 4th of July is coming up before you know it. Here are 10 things to do in Boston for this Fourth of July weekend. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… 9:00AM NBSS Info Session for Veterans. Join the North Read More…
The Eliot Innovation School celebrated its 8th graders at a promotion ceremony held at Old North Church last week. Eliot Principal Traci Griffith said, “We are proud of who our grade 8 students are today and who they will become tomorrow!” The keynote speaker was Mr. Michael O’Neill, School Committee Member. City Councilor Lydia Edwards also Read More…
Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, June 4 and after two weeks of the NBSS Annual Celebration of Craft being on display, the art will find a home at NBSS from June 4 – 30, see additional details here. Here’s what else you need to know for today: 10:30AM Pineapple Project at the Read More…
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, May 25th and this weekend marks the official start to summer in the city. Here’s what else you need to know for Friday… 10:00AM Bilingual Storytime at the North End Library. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street as Antonio and the bilingual circle enjoy Read More…
Presiding over Old North Church for the past twenty years has been Rev. Stephen T. Ayres, playing the role of Vicar and spiritual leader of the North End congregation while also managing of one of the most famous historical sites in the nation. Last fall, the Old North patrons and friends celebrated Steve’s two decades at Read More…