Today is the Marquis de Lafayette's birthday! In 1824, Lafayette visited Old North and admired our bust of his old pal George Washington. Just a few weeks ago, AmericanFriendsofLafayette sent this wonderful reenactor to the church to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's visit.

Today in 1630, the city of Boston received its name! Previously, the Puritans had called the settlement “Trimountain” after a large hill with 3 summits. On 9/7, the settlement was renamed “Boston” after the port town in Lincolnshire, where several prominent colonists were from.

Who sat in the upstairs gallery at Old North Church? Our Educator Kaitlin shares the hidden history of the sanctuary's gallery in this short video. youtube.com/watch?v=sKB_4f…

Does anyone know the answer to this Jeopardy clue from last night? 🤔

In the summer of 1978, there was a 5-alarm fire at an apartment building next to Old North Church. Firefighters acted quickly to protect the church, and fortunately our historic landmark was spared.

After-Hours Crypt Tours begin tomorrow, Friday, September 13! Learn more: oldnorth.com/events/

On 9/25, join us on Zoom for a conversation with Dr. Anna Mae Duane about the often-overlooked role of children in shaping the course of early American history — from the Salem Witch Trials to the Revolutionary War and the fight against slavery. eventbrite.com/e/cradle-to-re…

Our Visitor Experience Manager investigates a mysterious opening in Old North’s ceiling!

We're in the news! Sanjana Mishra, a reporter for Boston.com, wrote about her experience taking one of our after-hours crypt tours. Check out the excellent article here: boston.com/things-to-do/t…

Today in 1940, Boston’s Paul Revere statue was unveiled! Around 8,000 people attended the big reveal, including the statue’s sculptor, 79-year-old Cyrus Dallin. He had waited 55 years since a committee had first selected his design to see the statue displayed. Cyrus Dallin

POV: You're standing in Old North's sanctuary after sunset.