The Old North Church Foundation is seeking support for a Community Preservation Act (CPA) grant to supplement its own fundraising as part of renovations for its North garden area, along with accessibility and related infrastructure renovations. Rev. Stephen T. Ayres, Vicar and Executive Director of the Foundation, presented to North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association Read More…
Rev. Stephen Ayres gained unanimous support (7-0) from the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) to apply for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding for capital improvements to the Old North campus. Old North is applying for a CPA grant to remodel and open up the North Side courtyard and gardens. They would also like Read More…
RALLY POINT: BRAVERY + ACTIONPatriots Corner Gallery at Old North ChurchClough House, 21 Unity Street, BostonMay 17 – July 15, 2019 Old North Church & Historic Site presents its first art show in the exhibition space, Patriots Corner Gallery, located in the Clough House on Unity Street. The famous signal lanterns of April 18, 1775, displayed in the Old Read More…
In honor of Women History Month, The Old North Church has extended its Piece-ful Voices exhibit through April 30, from 9 AM to 6 PM daily. The exhibit celebrates quilting as an expression of community. Quilts featured were made in honor of post-9/11 fallen soldiers from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, in the same Read More…
Rev. Stephen T. Ayres will retire at year-end from his position as Vicar of Old North Church as well as Executive Director of the Old North Foundation. Turning 65 in December, Ayres has been a community leader at the North End historic site since 1997. He recently broke the news to his congregation saying, “I Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously to support Old North’s application for a fabrication grant from Boston’s Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund to construct a fountain. This competitive grant is designated for public art and gardens in the City of Boston. Rev. Stephen Ayres, representing the Old North Foundation, explained the grant 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…
Wednesday, May 23, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Old North Speaker Series Occupational Hazards: 20 Years as Old North’s Leader Speaker: The Rev. Stephen T. Ayres Co-sponsored by the Old North Congregation Register here The Vicar of the Old North Church has two occupations, as spiritual leader of a North End congregation and as director of one of Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, March 21 and our fourth nor’easter of the season is here. Stay safe and make sure to keep yourself updated on the latest happenings with the snow. Here’s what else you need to know for Wednesday… 6:30PM Adult Book Discussion Group: Pachinko. Join the North End Library Read More…
Thursday, March 22 and Sunday, March 25 at 2:00pm Special Walking Tours Boston and its Changing Landscape Purchase tickets Join the Old North Foundation for a special walking tour examining the historic development of Boston’s ever changing landscape. Trace the evolution of Boston’s shoreline and its relationship to the history of the city. Consider contemporary Read More…
Old North Church and Foundation received a grant of $46,350 for its Longfellow Garden courtyard project, announced Friday by Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh with other recipients of the Edward Ingersoll Browne Trust Fund Grants. Pending the approval of the Boston City Council, a total of $856,257 will be distributed among eight projects, designed to enhance Read More…
The Old North Harvest Moon Gala is set for Thursday, October 20, 2016, 6-9pm, at Filippo Ristorante, 283 Causeway Street in Boston’s North End. All proceeds from the gala go to underwrite Piccoli Regali, providing Saturday morning fellowship and a weekend’s worth of groceries for North End neighbors in need during the winter months. Please Read More…