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Special Event
Event
July 4th at Old North Church
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Fee:
Tickets required for events. Includes General Admission to the site.Location:
Old North Church, 193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113Dates & Times
Date:
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
9 hours
Type of Event
Partner Program
Performance
Description
Come and celebrate Independence Day with our partner, Old North Church! This year's festivities will include:
- Ringing of the oldest set of change-ringing bells in North America housed in Old North Church’s steeple by the MIT Guild of Bellringers (10 - 11am)
- Dramatic readings of Longfellow’s “Paul Revere’s Ride” poem (11am, 11:30am)
- Live music played on period instruments by the 19th century-style musical duo Tripp and Toddy, who will stage a “duel to the death” at the end of their final performance (1pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm)
- Children’s story time sessions (11:45am, 3:30pm)
- Guided tours of the crypt (Leaving every half hour from 10 - 11:30am and 1 - 4:30pm)
- A performance of the original play Revolution's Edge (6:00pm)
Reserve your spot by navigating to July 4 on Old North Church's calendar and grabbing tickets!
More information
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Reservations for guided tours and performance of original play, Revolution's Edge.
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