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Revolution's Edge

Presented by Old North Church & Historic Site at Old North Church & Historic Site, Boston MA

Ongoing
Revolution's Edge

An Original Theatrical Work Commissioned by Old North Illuminated, Produced by Plays in Place

Revolution’s Edge takes you to the afternoon of April 18, 1775, hours before the signal lanterns would shine from Old North’s steeple. With war on the horizon, Old North’s Loyalist rector, the Rev. Dr. Mather Byles Jr., is pushed to ‘resign’ his post. As Byles and Cato (an African man enslaved by Byles) prepare to leave the church for the final time, they encounter Capt. John Pulling Jr., a prominent member of the church congregation, ardent Patriot, and friend of Paul Revere. These ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

$20 – Adults
$10 – Under 18 years old 
Recommended for ages 12 and up 

Additional time info:

The performance is approximately 45 minutes. Seating for the play starts at 5pm, and the show begins promptly at 5:20pm. Ticket holders are welcome to come before 5pm to enjoy a complimentary self-guided tour of Old North Church’s sanctuary.

 

LOCATION

Old North Church & Historic Site

193 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113

PARKING INFO

There are only five metered visitor parking spots in the vicinity of the Old North Church & Historic Site, which are almost always full. We recommend you park at a nearby lot or garage, such as the parking lot at the corner of Hull and Commercial Streets or in the North End Garage, located at 600 Commercial Street. For more information on parking locations near the North End, please visit NorthEndBoston.com/park.

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