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…
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Old North “Open House” Saturdays Starting Sept. 19
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…
Old North Foundation, 210 Endicott St. Elevator, Electronic Billboards, Greenway at North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) August Meeting
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…
Old North Suspends On-Site Programming
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…
Old North Church & Historic Site to Reopen July 16
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…
Ready to Play? New Digital Game From Old North!
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…
Paul Revere House Podcast & Old North Lantern Lighting to Commemorate Patriots’ Day
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…
10 on 10: Women in the Workforce | Old North Speaker Series—Online Webinar
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…
POSTPONED: The 245th Lantern Ceremony at Old North April 19
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…
Old North Bids Fond Farewell to Rev. Stephen Ayres and Wife, Lisa Ayres
After twenty-two years of celebrating mass at the Old North Church in Boston’s North End, Vicar Rev. Stephen Ayres has retired from his position as Vicar of Old North Church as well as Executive Director of the Old North Foundation. Rev. Ayres preached his final sermon at Old North on Sunday, December 22, with Bishop Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Old North Gift Shop Gets a New Roof
The Old North Gift Shop received a new roof this week, courtesy of a matching grant from the Freedom Trail Foundation. The gift shop is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and is full of unique items for the holiday season! Photo submitted by Rev. Steve Ayres. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Read More…
Old North’s Rev. Ayres Supports Commission to Commemorate 250th Anniversary of American Revolution
Rev. Stephen Ayres of Boston’s Old North Church spoke at a recent State House hearing in support of establishing a commission to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The petition, listed as Bill S.1813 under the M.A. legislature, requests a commission that would develop a comprehensive plan for promoting and celebrating the 250th Read More…