The Old North Church is where Paul Revere’s legendary “one if by land, two if by sea” signal was sent, igniting the American Revolution. On April 18, 1775, two lanterns were hung from its steeple, warning the patriots that British troops were approaching by sea—just before Revere set off from his home, the Paul Revere House, on his Midnight Ride to alert John Hancock and Samuel Adams in Lexington.

Built in 1723, this is Boston’s oldest standing church and a landmark of the Freedom Trail, offering visitors a glimpse into Revolutionary history. Inside, you’ll find stunning Georgian architecture, wooden box pews once occupied by notable colonial figures, and the original steeple location where the fateful lanterns were placed.

Whether you’re a history buff, an architecture lover, or just following the footsteps of the Revolution, the Old North Church remains one of Boston’s most stirring and patriotic sites.