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King's Chapel

Founded as an Anglican congregation in 1686, the first King's Chapel was built of wood around 1688. Today's stone building dates from 1754 and was built encasing the original wooden structure. Once complete, the wooden frame was disassembled and removed through the stone windows. The beams were shipped off to Lunenburg and reused in a new church. The church bell was forged in England and hung high in the belfry during 1772. Cracked in 1814, it was recast by Paul Revere and would be the largest—and final—bell ever to make its way out of his foundry. The bell is still rung during church services today.

Address: 64 Beacon St
Getting there: T: Government Center
Hours: Fri Sat 10AM-4PM
Price: $5-10
Website: kings-chapel.org (opens in a new tab)

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