The Clough House at Old North Church & Historic Site

The 1715 Clough House

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The 1715 Clough House remains one of the oldest surviving brick residences in Boston. Now located on Old North Church and Historic Site's campus, the Clough House now serves as the home an upcoming new exhibit and Heritage Goods + Gifts.

Unearthing Childhood Archaeology Exhibit

A new family-friendly archaeology exhibit is now open in the Clough House! Unearthing Childhood: 300 Years of North End Kids explores the lives of seven real children of diverse backgrounds who lived in Boston’s North End in the 1700s, 1800s, and early 1900s. This multimedia exhibit includes archaeological artifacts on loan from the City of Boston, videos, and activities for families with children. The exhibit is completely free and can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages. 

The exhibit is presented in partnership with the City of Boston Archaeology Department and was made possible by a grant from Mass Humanities, which provided funding through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a grant from the Cabot Family Charitable Trust, and an anonymous donor.

Heritage Goods & Gifts

Heritage Goods + Gifts is a unique retail space that harkens back to childhood in days gone by. Taking inspiration from the new exhibit, Unearthing Childhood, this gift shop features vintage toys, games, and activities that kids have enjoyed since the 18th and 19th centuries. Visitors will find classics like marbles, dominoes, jacks, and building logs. In addition to these throwback items, the shop also offers archaeology kits, gardening items, arts and crafts, specialty foods, sweet treats, and so much more. Stop by and find the perfect gift!

For more information, please visit Old North Church & Historic Site's website.

Details

Activity

Museum Exhibits

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Admission to The Clough House is free. For visiting Old North Church and Historic Site, please visit Admission & Pricing page on their website.

Location

Old North Church and Historic Site

The Clough House is located on Old North’s campus, behind the church, at 21 Unity St, Boston, MA.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

The exhibit and shop are open from 10am – 5pm, Tuesday through Sunday.

Time of Day

Day

The exhibit and shop are open from 10am – 5pm, Tuesday through Sunday.

Accessibility Information

A stairless entrance is available at the front of the building. However, due to the size of the doorways, not all wheelchairs may be able to navigate the historic building.