Lanterns & Luminaries

Old North Illuminated is a secular, independent nonprofit that educates and inspires diverse audiences through its work interpreting and preserving Boston’s Old North Church, an iconic landmark of the American Revolution. ONI makes the past relevant through on-site interpretation of the historic site and the development of digital programming for classrooms and adult learners across the country.

Old North Illuminated

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Old North Church

Spark change, make history.Lanterns &amp; Luminaries invites you to the historic Old North Church for a special evening celebrating Paul Revere’s famous “two if by sea” lantern signal. Enjoy festive music followed by the Third Lantern Award keynote address by Cmdr. Billie J. Farrell, a spirited performance of the poem "Paul Revere's Ride," and a lantern-lighting reenactment with Paul Revere on horseback. Then enjoy tasty refreshments and explore Old North’s sanctuary and newly restored crypt.Cmdr. Billie J. Farrell, a 2004 Naval Academy graduate, became the first woman to command USS Constitution in 2022. Farrell focused on strengthening the legacy of the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat and America’s ship of state by sharing its centuries-long history and telling the Navy story. She exemplifies the values reflected in Old North’s famous signal lanterns: courage, leadership, teamwork, and active citizenship.Old North Illuminated, formerly the Old North Foundation, is a secular 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to inspire active citizenship and courageous, compassionate leadership by interpreting and preserving the Old North Church &amp; Historic Site. Lanterns &amp; Luminaries is our signature annual fundraiser. Your support allows us to preserve and protect this iconic landmark, and to develop educational programs that inspire a wide range of audiences to become courageous and compassionate leaders.<a href="https://www.oldnorth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Lanterns-Luminaries-Sponsorship-Info.pdf" title="https://www.oldnorth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Lanterns-Luminaries-Sponsorship-Info.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sponsorship packages</a>, which include a special pre-event reception, are available. For questions, please email Nikki Stewart, Executive Director, at nstewart@oldnorth.com.Event Schedule:6:30pm: Doors open, musical performance7:00-8:00pm: Seated program8:00-9:30pm: Post-program reception to view the lantern signals, enjoy food, drink, and entertainmentTicket Options$60 Gallery Tickets - Experience the program from the beautiful gallery of Old North Church. Views may be obstructed, but large monitors will ensure that you won’t miss anything. Your ticket includes the reception after the program. (Please note that the gallery is accessed by steep stairs.) Gallery tickets will be available at the door.$200 Pew Tickets - Take a seat in one of Old North Church's famous box pews. Parties of fewer than 4 may be seated with other guests. Your ticket includes the reception after the program.To inquire about accessible seating, or if you have any other questions, please email Jason Fishman, Marketing and Communications Manager, at jfishman@oldnorth.com.Dress Code: First and foremost, comfortable shoes are important given the brick around the church. Many guests will be coming from the office. We suggest attire that falls between business and cocktail. Tricorner hats are optional! Tents have been reserved, should it rain.A very special thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Meet Boston, Anne Bailey Berman and Roger Berman, and Allen Snyder.

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