10.31.2023

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Experience King’s Chapel with BOStoday

Take a tour of King’s Chapel with BOStoday

Tours are offered hourly to see this for yourself. | Photo by BOStoday

Did you know that King’s Chapel is home to the oldest burying ground in Boston? It’s true —and you can see for yourself what lies beneath the centuries-old property on a tour.

City Editors Jess and Vicki took a “Bell and Bones” tour at the historic building to see one of the few remaining crypts in Boston. There are two versions of the tour: an express tour (20-25 minutes) or the Bell and Bones tour (45-55 minutes). Tickets for either version can be purchased in advance.

Our 45-minute tour started in the chapel with live organ music playing above the pews where former members used to spend their Sundays. The pipe organ was the first in New England and it’s still tuned to the key that was used in the 1700s.

The BOStoday City Editors on a Kings Chapel Tour. — City Editors Jess and Vicki waiting for the tour to begin.
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Photo by BOStoday team

After a recap of the wooden church’s transformation into the stone building we see today, the tour leads out the back door to the crypt gate, near the King’s Chapel burying ground.

The crypt is located directly under the chapel and consists of 21 tombs. These brick tombs line the outside walls and are the final resting place of ~150 people. Twenty of these tombs belong to prominent members of the congregation from the 1700s and 1800s, including Hannah and Charles Bulfinch, who were originally buried there. The crypt remained an active burying ground until the tombs were sealed in the 1890s.

After the time underground, guests will climb to the second story to see the upstairs pews, followed by a trip to the bell tower, where you can see and feel a bell that was cast by the Revere family. Keep in mind when visiting: there are a lot of stairs, narrow passages, and low clearance pipes.

We would recommend this tour to anyone who wanted to learn more about the history of Boston and wanted to see the city from a different perspective, both underground + from the bell tower.

Plan a visit

Events

Tuesday, Oct. 31

“Hocus Pocus” | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 6 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St., Boston | Free | Seating is first come, first served for a screening of this Halloween classic — costumes are not required, but encouraged.
Haunted House Fundraiser | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 6-9 p.m. | United South End Settlements, 48 Rutland St., Boston | $7-$20 | Help raise money for USES children’s playground at this evening of frights, food, and seasonal drinks.

Wednesday, Nov. 1

Remembering Gene Wilder In-Person Film Screening | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 7-10 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline | $18 | Told in part through his own voice, “Remembering Gene Wilder” showcases some of Wilder’s most memorable movie lines with touching home movies and outtakes from the movie set.
Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Cheer on the C’s at home.

Thursday, Nov. 2

Dia de los Muertos | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 6 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr., Boston | Free | Expect a Mariachi Band, airbrush tattoo artists, and drink specials at the Fenway food hall.
Dia de los Muertos Fiesta | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 9 p.m. | Burro Bar, 1665 Beacon St., Brookline | $10 | Tickets include passed Burro bites, one Espolòn Tequila cocktail, a swag bag, dancing, and the chance to win a $250 gift card during a costume contest.

Friday, Nov. 3

High Street Hilarity Comedy Show | Friday, Nov. 3 | Times vary | High Street Place, 100 High St., Boston | $15 | This 21+ event will feature standout comedians at the downtown food hall.

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News Notes

Civic

Boston’s Municipal Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 7 to determine at-large and district city councilors. View a sample ballot. In-person early voting will continue through Friday, Nov. 3 and polls will open at 7 a.m. on Election Day.

Concert

Sing along to “Step By Step” with New Kids on the Block when they visit Boston on tour next year. The local band will stop at the Xfinity Center on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 with Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m.

Announced

Speaking of the Xfinity Center — here are two more concert dates to add to your 2024 wishlist. Creed will bring the “Summer of 99 Tour” to the amphitheater on Wednesday, Aug. 21 + Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top will co-headline the “Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour” on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Travel

Pack your passport — PLAY is offering $99 flights from Logan Airport to nine European destinations, including Iceland, Paris, London, Dublin, Berlin, and Amsterdam with a limited-time sale through Friday, Nov. 3. Travel from November through March to take advantage of the discount.

Sports

Fenway Sports Group has released the name, logo, and brand for the new franchise in the TGL golf league. The team, called “Boston Common Golf,” will begin play on Jan. 9, 2024. The six inaugural TGL teams’ four-player rosters will be announced soon. (Boston Globe)

Biz

Tree House Brewing Co. will open its first facility outside New England in 2024. The award-winning brewery will open the new location in Saratoga Springs, New York. It plans to create at least 60 new jobs and construct the building from the ground up. (Boston Business Journal)

Ranked

No. 2. That’s where USA Today ranked the Salem Witch Museum on a recent list of the biggest tourist traps in the world. The Witch Museum is one of the most popular attractions in Salem and casts a spell over 300,000 guests each year. (Boston Globe)

Beauty

Looking for an unbelievably close shave? Try Meridian Trimmers, engineered to empower individuals of all genders to achieve flawless grooming. Get 15% off a one-time purchase with code “6AM.”*

Event

Events

Say Bonjour to a Québec pop-up

Expect to see the official mascot Bonhomme, which loosely translates to snowman in French. | Photo provided by Bonjour Québec + Stéphane Audet

Boston residents can celebrate the 70th anniversary of Carnaval de Québec + Montréal en Lumière for one day in the Seaport on Friday, Nov. 3. Bonjour Québec is hosting this activation to showcase the Canadian province as the premiere winter travel destination for entertainment, culture, and gastronomy.

The free event is open to the public and will feature classic winter carnival activities and experiences. Read: live ice sculpting, live music, snowball corn hole, and an appearance from the official mascot — Bonhomme.

Visitors can also try the classic Québec treat Sucrerie de la Montagne, aka “maple candy on snow.”

Pop by the event at 60 Seaport Blvd. from 11 a.m to 8 p.m. on Friday to see the best of Québec without leaving the city.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

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