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Old North Church
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Old North Church is also known as Christ Church. It was Boston’s second Anglican church. Old North is most famous for sending the message from Paul Revere that the British were coming by lighting the steeple with lanterns. Paul Revere had convinced congregant Robert Newman to alert the American militia in Concord, Massachusetts to British troop movements. Newman placed two lanterns in the church steeple and alerted the militia to the approaching British army as Paul Revere began his ride to warn John Handcock and Samuel Adams. By taking a tour of the church, its history is revealed while exploring the bell tower, and its crypt. Guided tours are available seven days a week and costs $5 for adults and $4 for children. Self-guided tours are $2. Located at 193 Salem Street. Phone (617) 523-6676. For more information visit the Old North Web site at [2].
