The American Revolution started in a church.
Two lanterns in the steeple of Boston’s Old North Church signaled the movement of British troops on April 18, 1775, providing early warning for the Patriots.
Our celebration of America’s 250th anniversary would be incomplete without some mention of this historic house of worship, which now welcomes more than half a million visitors each year as a National Historical Landmark.
But the Old North Church is not merely a museum. It’s a living, breathing Christian congregation and the oldest Episcopal church in the city.
Its story did not begin or end with the exploits of its Patriot members. This is a generational saga of perseverance in the face of challenge, adaptation to continual change, and, above all, unwavering fidelity to the vision of its founders….