Old North Church
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Old North Church

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The Old North Church is an active Episcopal parish in Boston's North End. Its steeple displayed the lanterns that signaled British troop movements in 1775. Visitors see the box pews, historical plaques and the crypt below the sanctuary.

On day 3 of Boston, Portland and Newport in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Small admission fee for the self-guided visit; tours cost extra.
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Walk from Haymarket MBTA station

Itineraries with Old North Church

Day 3 of Boston, Portland and Newport in 7 Days

The North End, then Portland

How Old North Church fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Paul Revere HouseBoston
  2. 10:30Old North ChurchBoston
  3. 14:00Drive to PortlandBoston
  4. 18:00Old PortPortland
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Old North Church questions

Is the Old North Church still an active church?

Yes. Regular Episcopal services continue alongside visitor access.

Can you climb the steeple at Old North Church?

Not to the top. A paid behind-the-scenes tour climbs steep stairs to the bell-ringing chamber.

What is the Paul Revere connection?

Sexton Robert Newman hung two lanterns in the steeple on 18 April 1775 to warn that British troops were moving by sea.

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