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3.7 (3)attraction
3.7 (3)Boston's oldest surviving church, where two steeple lanterns famously set the American Revolution in motion.
Description
Erected in 1723, the site was immortalized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem "Paul Revere's Ride," recounting when sexton Robert Newman hung lanterns to warn patriots of British troop movements. Today, the location operates both as an active Episcopal parish and an educational historic site. Visitors can explore the sanctuary, the crypt, and the surrounding campus, though the depth of the visit tends to vary with the chosen tour option.
