Lanterns & Luminaries Kicks Off Patriots’ Day Weekend

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Dates:	Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Hours:	11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Ages:	Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	see below
Category:	Special Events

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the iconic “two if by sea” lantern signals that heralded the American Revolution, Old North Illuminated will kick off Patriots’ Day weekend with a special event, Lanterns and Luminaries.

Set for Wednesday, April 16 at Old North Church & Historic Site, the annual event will honor award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns with the prestigious Third Lantern Award.

This recognition celebrates individuals who exemplify the values symbolized by Old North Church’s legendary lanterns—leadership, courage, hope, tenacity, and active citizenship.

The award ceremony precedes a preview event for Burns’s eagerly awaited film, The American Revolution, that evening in Boston.

The event will feature a seated program from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. including a dramatic reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride” in celebration of the anniversary, along with inspiring remarks from Burns, a short clip from his new documentary, festive music, and a look ahead at the Patriots’ Day festivities in the North End.

Tickets to the program are available for purchase in advance for $40.

For more details and to register, visit www.oldnorth.com/250th.

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COST

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$40.00

WEBSITE

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www.oldnorth.com/250th

LOCATION

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193 Salem Street, Boston, MA, 02113 map