Behind The Scenes Guided Tour 1:30pm-2:00pm

Go “Behind the Scenes” at the Old North! This 30 minute guided tour offers a more in-depth view of the Old North and its history within the theme of HOW THINGS WORK while you explore two areas of the church only accessible on this tour. Climb the stairs of the Old North steeple to the bell ringing chamber where the teen-aged Paul Revere worked as a bell ringer. Explore the history and architecture of the steeple, which has been toppled twice by hurricanes in its storied history. Listen and learn about the workings of the oldest set of change-ringing bells in North America. Walk amongst the 37 tombs constructed in the crypt below the floors of the Old North between 1732 and 1860. Learn about the construction of the crypt, view artifacts found in the crypt, and learn how and why crypts were used in colonial Boston.  

Please Note: Our highly trained educator's give historical presentations in the sanctuary. We recommend that you plan your visit to include the church sanctuary 20-minutes before your tour or 20-minutes after. The material in this presentation is not part of the "Behind the Scenes" tour. Also included in your ticket is access to the historic Clough House, which houses the Historic Chocolate Program at Old North & the Patriots Corner exhibit.