A History Mystery: Who Hung the Lanterns at the Old North Church?

July 15, 2019

3 - Third Grade, 4 - Fourth Grade, 5 - Fifth Grade

This two-hour exploratory activity invites students to use historical documents, grave markers at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, and clues inside Old North Church to investigate the unsolved mystery of who hung the lanterns in the Old North steeple on the eve of the American Revolution. Students learn to discern between primary and secondary sources and how to incorporate them into their historical research.

Group size: 40 maximum

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Old North Church & Historic Site

Old North Church & Historic Site, an enduring symbol of American independence, promotes values of freedom, liberty, and civic engagement through interpretation and preservation. Old North serves a wide audience by creating meaningful experiences through educational outreach, site-specific programming, and historical analysis.