Old North Church

Category: Episcopal church in Boston, Massachusetts

Address: 193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

Phone: +16178588231

Opening hours

Sunday: 10–11AM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Anton Zekveld

Jun 16, 2022

A beautiful church building and a really cool and famous piece of American history. It's amazing to think that over 200 years ago the lanterns hung in this steeple. You can take a nice self guided tour around the historic church.

DL Hirst

Jun 6, 2022

It’s there. On a crowded side street. To be fair, we were only walking by - hoping for a great photo. The location doesn’t lend itself to that however. Still, an historic place on colonial America’s map.

bryan rooth

May 31, 2022

This was a great stop. I think I was more excited then the kids. Just seeing the church, walking through it and seeing all the pictures and history inside was awesome. The best part was the crypto tour. Going under the church and seeing all the crypts, walls floors and structure was really cool. The history here is unbelievable. Worth the $ for the tour's.

Jessica Kullman

May 3, 2022

This was one of the highlights of our Freedom Walk. We were able to take a tour of the crypt and our guide even took us up into the bell tower of the church! It was an amazing experience, one that our Scouts won't soon forget.

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Questions & Answers

How much of the original 1723 structure remains?

David Berry (Dave) | Aug 23, 2020
Frank Trisko | Aug 24, 2018

To the best of my knowledge, most of it. The steeple has been replaced twice. Once because of a snow storm and once because of a hurricane. Early 1800s and mid 1900s respectively. The rest is brick and original. Even the bells are still original only the wooden steeple was replaced.

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Did a group call the Rail Road had a basement under the church ?

Tarquin Lawson | Aug 24, 2019
Peggy | Aug 23, 2020

Yes, as of 2283, they are still in operation.

Was the old north church part of the freedom trail?

John Mckibbin | Aug 23, 2021
Howard Smith | Aug 23, 2021

Yes

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Is the church a Christian church

Andrew McElroy | Aug 23, 2020
Pete McKinney | Aug 23, 2020

Episcopal Church

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Do they give tours.? If so what are the days and times?

A Google User | Aug 24, 2019
Karen Ewing | Aug 24, 2019

They do give tours. They have multiple options for tours throughout the day. This link will give you all of the information you need, plus the option to purchase tickets. https://oldnorth.com/historic-site/individuals-families I was here recently and did the Behind the Scenes tour. Would definitely recommend it!

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What hours is this church open for visitors? Is there an admission fee?

Jonathan Hallas | Aug 24, 2018
Joshua Pniewski | Aug 24, 2019

Yes it's 8 dollars a person. We just left. You get tickets in the gift shop

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is there a plaque in the garden wall, "In honor of Rev. John Sherman, fellow of Harvard and Rev. George Phillips, etc"? I have a historical family item to donate if so. Please advise, A. Olson

Annette Olson | Aug 24, 2018
Robert Ball | Aug 24, 2018

I took photos of all the plaques I saw on or around the church. So look they my photos here and maybe it's there. With this said I may have missed it so if you don't see it. It doesn't mean there isn't one there but take a second and look thru my photos hopefully it will help you out.

Will there be Christmas Eve services at Old North Church on Sunday, 12-24-2017? If so, what time will they be held? Thank you

Marlynn Olivarez | Aug 24, 2018
Robert Burek | Aug 24, 2018

Im not sure of the time, but regular members of the church will be there and all the curious tourists, so come early. Space is quite limited.

Was the Old North Church built as an Episcopal church? I always thought it was originally a Puritan church.

Jon Goodwin | Aug 23, 2021
Nikki Stewart | Nov 26, 2021

It was built as an Anglican church.

How about parking

Evelyn Schock | Aug 23, 2020
Troy Lawson | Aug 23, 2020

Very rare, but on street

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Can you go in the crypt below?

kristi floyd | Aug 24, 2019
kristi floyd | Aug 24, 2019

Are there still human remains in the crypt?

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I would like to purchase 3 of the bronze replicas of the original lanterns used on April 18, 1775. Can they be ordered online and do you have photos and a description available? Thank you, Nick

Nick Schiarizzi Sr. | Aug 24, 2019
Johnathan Farrington | Aug 24, 2019

Did you what to buy them directly from the church for sentimental purposes or just replicas? If just replicas Amazon will be far cheaper. 🙂

Question can you just come in or do you need an appointment

Brandon Sullivan | Aug 24, 2019
T Remy | Aug 24, 2019

Per the site, groups of 8 or more can/should make reservations. Individuals there will be someone to take your $8 admission fee for tour of church, gardens, chocolate shop, and another place. Church services are at 9 & 11am-- Sundays.

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Is North Church open today (Jan 1)?

John Crossman | Aug 24, 2019
Bruce Gangnath | Aug 24, 2019

The Church is open from noon to 4pm.

Is there parking at the church

Rich Fitzgerald | Aug 24, 2019
Bruce Gangnath | Aug 24, 2019

We parked at a lot but it isn't right by the Church.

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Who was Revere signaling by lighting his latern in the chruch? Was it part of Beacon system?

Sean Kennedy | Aug 24, 2019
Dennis Sanchez | Aug 24, 2019

Robert Newman brought the lantern to the top of the Old North Church to let Paul Revere and William Dawes know the British were going to Lexington and Concord to capture weapons and the leadership of the America. Rebellion.

I'm a small town girl and not used to big cities. If I was to drive there where would I park. And what do ya'll call expensive? $10 - $15 a day. Are there not parking at the church

Judy Davis | Aug 24, 2018
Eric Lowry | Aug 24, 2018

Depending on where you are coming from, I would get an Uber or Lyft. Most of the parking is for residents. There is no church parking lot. There is minimal buisness parking as well and it usually fills up early. Google public parking and plan on walking a ways. I am from a small town as well and had to rethink getting around. We flew in and used uber the whole time we were there, 9 days. First time experience for that as well but very positive.

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is there a fee to see do they give tours

Sharon Fank | Aug 24, 2018
Molly Barnes | Aug 24, 2018

It's free to just go in and walk around, but if you want a tour then there is a fee

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