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Built in 1723 and located in the North End, this is Boston's oldest standing Church building and officially known as "Christ Church in the City of Boston". Several gardens grace this location: the 18th Century Garden, the St. Francis of Assisi Garden, the Washington Memorial garden, and the Third Lantern Garden. These are great to visit in the summer, with walkways, shade, and 18th century annuals and perennials. The interior high box pews and brass chandeliers, as well as the Church's first clock are all original. The oldest bells in Boston also reside here, which have been restored a couple of times and ring regularly, usually on Saturday mornings. One of the historic landmarks along the Boston Freedom Trail.

Proceeds from this quirky gift shop help to support the Church. Built in 1723, The Old North Church is Boston's oldest standing church, the most visited historic site in Boston, and a National Historic Landmark. The gift shop is located adjacent to the Church in a building formerly known as the St. Francis Chapel. The chapel was built in 1918, by the Old North Church , for a group of Italian speaking protestants. In the late 50s the Chapel closed and has operated as a gift shop ever since. The Old North Gift Shop is run by the Old North Foundation, a secular, not-for-profit organization devoted to the preservation of Old North and to fostering educational and interpretive programs for students and visitors. Your purchase supports this mission.