Completed in 1754, is one of the finest designs of the noted colonial architect Peter Harrison, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960 for its architectural significance
General Information
Sunday: Limited hours due to services
Hours may vary for concerts, services, or special events
Best visited spring through fall
How to Get There
From Downtown Boston (0.2 mi): Walk along Tremont Street past Boston Common, and King’s Chapel is located beside King’s Chapel Burying Ground along the Freedom Trail.
Overview
King's Chapel was founded in 1686 by royal governor Sir Edmund Andros as the first Anglican church in colonial New England, and it is now a Unitarian congregation. The granite building, designed by Peter Harrison and completed in 1754 around the wooden church, has Corinthian columns hand-carved by William Burbeck and box pews. It is a Freedom Trail stop, next to the King's Chapel Burying Ground (which is not affiliated with the chapel).
Highlights
- Bell: recast by Paul Revere and Sons in 1814, the largest bell Revere's foundry made
- Music: a long tradition of organ and concert music, with the current organ the sixth in the chapel
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