A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE OLD NORTH GIFT SHOP.
Join the Old North Church & Historic Site for the 2019 Lantern Ceremony!
Sunday, April 14
5:30 pm: sponsor reception
7:00 pm: ceremony
Two men acting under the orders of Paul Revere snuck into the Old North Church late at night, climbed up Boston’s tallest steeple, and hung two lanterns. Their act of defiance against military occupation and monarchical rule ushered in the start of the American Revolutionary War. Ever since the 1875 centennial anniversary of the lantern hanging Old North has invited guests and community leaders to participate in a ceremony honoring the patriots who made that midnight ride possible.
This year, Old North once again invites you to come and relive the night that launched the revolution!
The theme of this year’s ceremony will be “community and courage." The keynote speaker is Attorney General Maura Healey, the chief lawyer and law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The ceremony will feature colonial militia and re-enactors, a reading of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s beloved poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride,” and the lighting of two lanterns atop Old North’s steeple.
Tickets to this event are limited, so reserve your spot today!
General admission to attend the ceremony starts at $40 and sponsorship opportunities to attend the ceremony and reception begin at $300. To sponsor the Lantern Ceremony, see information below:
Sponsorship Levels:
Steeple Climber – $15,000
Two pew boxes for the ceremony with admission for 10 guests
Recognition during the ceremony
Name & logo in the event program and event marketing materials for advance promotion
Private director-led Behind the Scenes tour of Old North
Free one-year 1723 Society membership that can be used by employees or family visiting Old
North. Membership includes free or discounted admission to Old North programs and events.
Lantern Lighter – $10,000
Pew boxes for the ceremony with admission for 8 guests
Name & logo in the event program and event marketing materials for advance promotion
Private Behind the Scenes tour of Old North
Free one-year 1723 Society membership that can be used by employees or family visiting Old
North. Membership includes free or discounted admission to Old North programs and events.
Bell Ringer – $5,000
Pew box for the ceremony with admission for 5 guests
Name & logo in the event program and other event materials for advance promotion
Four general admission tickets for a visit to the Old North Church & Historic Site
Pew Owner – $2,500
Pew box for the ceremony with for 4 guests
Name and logo in the event program
Underwriter – $2,500 (fully tax--deductible, no tickets included)
For those sponsors who are unable to attend the event, we invite you to support our volunteer
militia group attendees who participate in the ceremony. Your fully tax-deductible donation
supports volunteer militia group attendance for a group of 10-12 people.
Honorary pew plaque for the evening, noting your support and the group who benefits
Name in the event program
Individual Sponsor – $300
Pew box seating
Admission to the reception
