Freedom Trail Program
About us...
King's Chapel is on Boston's Freedom Trail, along with 15 other stops, including the Old South Meeting House, the Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall, Old North Church (our daughter church), and the USS Constitution. The church is located at the corner of School and Tremont Streets in downtown Boston, across School Street from the Omni Parker House Hotel. Over the long years of King's Chapel history (we were founded in 1686), our attendees have included famous names like George Washington, Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin, and John Hancock, Royal Governors Hutchinson and Shirley, Oliver Wendell Holmes and Holmes Junior, Louisa May Alcott, Robert Gould Shaw, and many more.
Visitors of all ages and origins are welcome in King's Chapel and will have the opportunity to explore our Church building during visiting hours. We have a self-guided tour brochure available to our visitors to help to guide them around the building and friendly guides who are more than happy to answer any questions.
King’s Chapel is a very busy place – in addition to tours we have an active congregation of Unitarian Christians and offer services Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. and Sundays at 11:00 a.m., and concerts Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. These are open to the public, as well, but we ask that visitors attend the service or concert and do not tour the building during these times. Because we are an active Church, irregular services (weddings, funerals, memorial services, etc.) occasionally cause the Church to be closed to the public.
King's Chapel Freedom Trail Program Hours
(The site closes to sight-seeing during religious services and concerts.)
If you are planning a special trip, you may wish to contact our Head Guide or call the office (617/227-2155) to confirm hours a week or so in advance.
We are currently running under our fall-spring hours (see below). Unless otherwise specified under "Special Hours/Closings," we will be open to the public according to our normal schedule.
Fall-Spring Hours
Between Labor Day (September 4, 2007)
and Memorial Day (May 23, 2008)
As we are in the midst of a major Restoration Project, hours may change; please check back for updates.
APRIL
Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sundays 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Special Hours/Closings:
Sunday, April 27: Closed
MAY
Fridays 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sundays 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Special Hours/Closings:
Summer Hours
Between Memorial Day (May 23, 2008)
and Labor Day (September 8, 2008)
Day |
Open |
Close |
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Sunday |
1:30 p.m. |
4:00 p.m. |
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Monday |
10:00 a.m. |
4:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
10:00 a.m. |
11:15 a.m. |
1:30 p.m. |
4:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday |
10:00 a.m. |
11:15 a.m. |
1:30 p.m. |
4:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
10:00 a.m. |
4:00 p.m. |
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Friday |
10:00 a.m. |
4:00 p.m. |
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Saturday |
10:00 a.m. |
4:00 p.m. |
Thinking of bringing a group to visit King's Chapel?
Groups are always welcome during regular touring hours, though if your group wishes a special presentation or tour, we ask that you prearrange by filling out and sending in the Group Visit application form and visiting our Group Visits site.
In addition to the King's Chapel Concert Series, our regular Tuesday Recitals, and our Worship services, King's often hosts special educational tours and lectures.
The year 2008 will be the 50th Anniversary of the Freedom Trail Foundation, and, as members, King's is offering special programs as a part of the celebration.
Special Events Schedule
Boston Harborfest 2008: see special schedule
Harborfest!
During the city-wide fourth of July celebrations known 
as Harborfest, King's Chapel puts on a series of Tory Stories (see link for more information) open to the public.
Harborfest 2008 runs from July 1-6, with opening ceremonies beginning at noon on Tuesday, July 1.