Old North Church Celebrates Independence Day on July 3

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Venue:	Old North Church - North End
Dates:	Saturday, July 3, 2021
Hours:	10:00am to 2:30pm
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:	Free see below
Category:	Special Events

The Old North Church & Historic Site will celebrate Independence Day weekend with a one-day family friendly event on Saturday, July 3 from 10 am to 2:30 pm.

This year’s festivities will include the MIT Guild of Bellringers ringing of Old North Church’s eight change ringing bells, dramatic readings of Longfellow’s Paul Revere’s Ride poem, an organ performance featuring patriotic music by Dr. Libor Dudas, the Middlesex County Volunteer Fife & Drums, and a book signing with Nancy Schön, best known for her Make Way for Ducklings sculpture.

July 3 Schedule of Events at Old North Church

10:00 am: Bellringing by the MIT Guild of Bellringers
11:30 am: Dramatic reading of Longfellow’s Paul Revere’s Ride*
Noon: Organ performance featuring patriotic music by Dr. Libor Dudas*
1:00 pm: Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums
1:30 pm: Dramatic reading of Longfellow’s Paul Revere’s Ride
2:30 pm: Book signing with Nancy Schön, best known for her Make Way for Ducklings sculpture, featuring the new release Ducks on Parade*

The new book 'Ducks on Parade' celebrates the many inventive costumes that Bostonians have placed on Nancy's iconic Make Way for Ducklings sculptures on the Boston Public Garden.

* most of the day's events are free
* admission required for the organ performance

COST

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Most of the day's events are free; admission required for the organ performance

WEBSITE

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www.oldnorth.com/upcoming-programs/

LOCATION

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193 Salem Street, Boston, MA map
Phone: (617) 523-6676