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…
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…
Old North Speaker Series: LECTURE + COMMUNITY CONVERSATION Forcing Freedom: Understanding Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence September 18th, 6:30-8:30pm Old North Church, 193 Salem Street Boston, MA 02113 Speaker: Kellie Carter Jackson Presented in partnership with National Parks of Boston Her book Force & Freedom examines one of the perennial questions in political thought: 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…
Old North Church & Historic Site is excited to launch a new exhibit in Patriots Corner Gallery, offering insight on the three hundred year history of the Ebenezer Clough House, a treasured part of our campus, and a building that was erected even before the church itself. Built circa 1715, the Clough House is one Read More…
In a historic space well-known for being at the center of important events, the Old North Church, in partnership with Historic Boston Inc., provided a forum for a panel discussion on housing. The panel, comprised of Donna Brown who acted as Moderator, Christine Clements, Angie Liou, and Raber Umphenour, lent insights and experiences toward exploring Read More…
The North End’s Old North Church will take part in a nationwide bell ringing to remember and honor those Africans brought to this country as enslaved people 400 years ago on Sunday, August 25 at 3 p.m. The bell-ringing is part of a Healing Day at Fort Monroe National Monument in Virginia, commemorating the landing Read More…
Join panelists Christine Clements, Angie Liou, and Raber Umphenour as they lead a discussion exploring creative housing approaches that have great impact on the community: co-housing, artist co-ops, affordable housing for recent immigrants. Wednesday, August 21 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Old North Church, 193 Salem Street. Register to attend here. Moderated by Read More…
Due to an unforeseen conflict, the Old North Speaker Series June event, Sweethearts at Sea: Love and Marriage in the New England Whaling Industry with speaker Amanda Goodheart Parks has been moved to July 24. Read more about the event and reserve tickets here.
The Old North Church recently hosted the Eliot School eighth graders to clean the brass plaques inside the church as part of their service project. The students also participated in a program called Sacred Seats: Social Implications of Colonial Church Seating. This program taught the Eliot students about pew ownership in the 18th century. They Read More…
Update: Submission deadline extended to May 5, 2019 (entry details) Old North Church & Historic Site announces a call for photography for the first art show in our exhibition space, Patriots Corner Gallery, located in the Clough House on the Unity Court side of the campus. The famous signal lanterns of April 18, 1775, displayed Read More…
Worship at the Old North Church this Easter. All are welcome! Palm Sunday, April 14 services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Maundy Thursday, April 18, Agape supper and service, Old North Parish House, 6:30 p.m. Good Friday, April 19, service at 1 p.m. Family Easter Service and Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 20, 3:30 Read More…