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The story this of remarkable bell began with wealthiest Parkman,Samuel ’s of one merchants. Parkman had grown in up as the child 12th Westborough the of Reverend Ebenezer Parkman. His had father served as minister years 58 as for the Westborough’s small Puritan parish grew into a thriving New England village. Parkman Samuel on had gone maketo a fortune at in real estate and in 1801, commission to decided he 50, the of a bell age meeting house. thefor town’s a fitting order Parkman new bell, Samuel To the to foundrywent Boston and of patriot the corner at Foster of Revere, silversmith Paul and Lynn Streets North Paul in End. the city’s had opened the andRevere foundry his in 1788, earliest cast iron window weights, items were By firebackscomponents. grates, stove and make on to cannons went he and1792, his first had mastered he the art church of bell. 1801, By bell casting and his Boston bells the were pride of New England. Parkman $389.33 paid Mr. 1801, On 14, August pound bell, the 48th an churchfor 876 bell Bell and Cannon Revere’s Paul created by his often brought Revere clients the to Foundry. hisyard of Charter Street house test to their new bells. One can imagine the Parkman dapper and the craftsman standing Revere a freshly next to polished bronze bell hearing solemn its for tone the first time. A Paul Revere Bell comes to to comes Bell Revere A Paul House Meeting South Old ON JUNE 24, 2011, AN 1801 REVERE PAUL BELL CAREFULLY WAS of Church Baptist First clapboard white from belfry the of the lowered a truck on a journey placed to begin new and to its home Westborough Meeting South Old Boston: the in same the earlier, years 210 House. reverse journey made had the bell the in from to Westborough Boston wagon. a horse-drawn of back “Let Freedom Ring!” Freedom “Let

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2011 FALL ISSUE THREE TWENTY-FOUR THE DIAL • Old South Association Director’s Note Board of Managers Buzz Constable Two hundred and ten years ago, Paul Revere forged a bell with a beautiful President tone in his North End foundry. This fall, that very same bell will be raised Judith B. McDonough into the tower of the Old South Meeting House and, after it is connected to the Vice President restored 1766 tower clock, will once more resound as it did in colonial times. Conor McEachern Treasurer The ringing of this historic bell symbolizes the unique role that the James W. Crawford Old South Meeting House plays: this treasured 1729 landmark with a Secretary contemporary mission of civic dialogue and free expression is a vibrant Joel Nordberg part of Boston’s strength today, as well as a treasured part of this nation’s Architect of the Fabric I hope that you history. Our mission to preserve this 18th century meeting house as Thomas R. Appleton Benjamin Sternfield Baum will be part of a visible and active symbol of democratic ideals such as freedom of Shepard Brown assembly and freedom of speech is put into practice all year long. Margaret A. Burnham this revolutionary Outstanding educational programs, exhibits and events draw more than Elizabeth B. Johnson history and vibrant 80,000 children, parents, teachers and visitors from around the world to Patricia Johnston the Old South Meeting House, ensuring that the beautiful architecture Rudolph Kass future by making and dramatic history of this important colonial structure is as relevant Gordon B. King a contribution Jeff Makholm to people today as it was when it was built 282 years ago. Beatrice Nessen to the Old South Jane E. O’Brien I hope that you will be part of this revolutionary history and vibrant Byron Rushing Meeting House future by making a contribution to the Old South Meeting House Nancy S. Taylor 2011 Annual Fund. 2011 Annual Fund. Your support will provide critical funding to reach Rosamond Vaule Susan Wilson children and teachers with acclaimed educational programs, to serve Hiller Zobel visitors to Boston with a carefully preserved historic site and exhibitions, and to Emily Curran inspire audiences with vibrant programming in our beautiful historic structure. Executive Director Your involvement and support are critical to the future of this irreplaceable Honorary Council historical landmark. The Old South Meeting House is an independent non- Dan H. Fenn profit museum and receives no ongoing support from the , William Fowler Catherine E.C. Henn the City of Boston or any other outside agency. Each year, we must raise every William Hennessey single dollar of our entire operating budget through earned income, competitive Henry Lee grants and generous contributions from people like you. Your support plays an Pauline Maier important role in preserving one of the nation’s priceless historic treasures and Henry Moss sustaining a cherished heritage of education, free speech and expression. Frederick Stahl Frederick R.H. Witherby Thank you for your generosity. We hope you will be a part of this year’s Annual • Fund and we are deeply grateful for the many other ways that you support Old Staff South Meeting House throughout the year! Jaime Brody Emily Curran, Executive Director Director of Education Karen Costello Director of Visitor Services Emily Curran Executive Director General Information FUNDING Old South Meeting House is an Robin DeBlosi ADMISSION MUSEUM SHOP Director of Marketing and Events independent, non-profit museum Adult $6, Students and Seniors $5, Our shop features unique and funded by individuals like you; Janine Fabiano Children 6-18 $1. Members and affordable items for all ages, Assistant to the Director The Massachusetts Children under 6, free. including books, maps, games, Cultural Council, Zerah Jakub New England-made goods and Visitor Services and The Ticket (includes a state agency; The exclusive Program Assistant admission to Old South Meeting Lowell Institute; souvenirs. Museum Assistants House, Paul Revere House & the The Massachusetts Society ) Available year of the Cincinnati; and other Veronica Boeve EVENT RENTALS round. Adults $13, Children $3 public and private foundations Sarah Cole Create your own history at and corporations. Old South Meeting House, a Scarlett Hoey MUSEUM HOURS unique venue for your meeting, For more information, Jacquelyne Nelson Open daily. Kristin Ponte party, reception, or wedding, call (617) 482-6439 or Natyra Pancsofar April–October 9:30 am–5:00 pm conveniently located in downtown visit www.osmh.org Shawn Quigley November-March 10:00 pm–4:00 pm Boston. For more information, “Like” us on Facebook: Jennifer Rando Closed , Christmas please call (617) 482-6439 ext. 15. Old South Meeting House Page Eve Day, Christmas and Ask about special members' under Museum/Art Gallery New Year’s Day. discounts! Follow us on Twitter: @OSMHBoston

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Thursday, September 22, 11:00 am Saturday, October 1, 10:00 am The Hooper-Lee-Nichols House Mothers of Freedom: Walking Tour of Abolitionist Beacon Hill National Park Ranger Tatiana Grant from Boston African American National Historic Site leads a Beacon Hill walking tour that highlights the vital role of African American women and their allies in the struggle for social justice and equality in the years preceding the Civil War. Learn about the critical role these women played on the Underground Railroad and in the Abolition Movement, as well as their contributions to education and community and social services. Free for members and one guest each.

Wednesday, November 9, 10:00 am As an extension of the Paul Revere Lecture Series, join us in visiting this hidden gem of Torn in Two: The 150th Anniversary of Georgian architecture – The Hooper-Lee- the Civil War at the Nichols House. Learn about the Cambridge Join Debra Block, Director of Education at the Historical Society’s innovative investigation Boston Public Library, for a special guided tour of of the home, including paint analysis, Torn in Two: The 150th Anniversary of the Civil dendrochronology, and research through War, an exhibition of Civil War artifacts from the probate records. Discover how this house, The True Issue, or That’s Whats the Matter, library’s special collections. This tour will include believed to date back to 1685, underwent Currier & Ives, New York, 1864 a presentation of 50 historic maps interwoven with architectural transformations between the early 40 photographs, paintings, prints, diaries, political cartoons, music and press of 18th century and the early 20th century. the period. The tour will also include the companion exhibition, Home Front: $5 each for members. Members may bring Boston and the Civil War. 1 guest each at $5 per guest. $5 each for members. Members may bring 1 guest each at $5 per guest.

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$6; FREE TO $6; FREE TO , Emeritus , and the book with author Perhaps the best- Perhaps known story in the history of Massachusetts General Hospital is the pivotal discovery and first use ether of as an anesthesia in 1846. , Senior President Vice Cosponsored by the Boston Party Ships and Museum Tea all the 1773, December By 16, fuss tea about in Boston had come to a boil. This is where Annual Reenactment Peter Johnson Peter

Dr. Warren Zapol . Book signing This will follow. DECEMBER The 200th Anniversary The of 200th Middays at the Meeting House: A Milestone in Public Care: Care: in Public A Milestone Cosponsored by GeneralCosponsored Massachusetts Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital General Hospital Massachusetts M But, that surgicalBut, firstwas only the beginningof a series technological of innovations that helped increase patient comfort and survivability during surgery. Anesthetist-in-Chief will MGH, of discuss how the discovery ether of was only the start in a series critical of care developments. OSMH MEMBERS AND MGH STAFF Thursday, December 8, 12:15 pm December 12:15 8, Thursday, The and Beyond: Dome Ether Development Anesthesia and its pm 12:15 December 15, Thursday, Nursing: The Evolution Patient Care of Massachusetts General Hospital was founded in to provide 1811 state-of-the-art medical services to a broadcommunity, on the premise that any person in distress is a neighbor. Jeannette Erickson Ives Care Patient of Services, will discuss how patient care while has evolved, knowledgeable and compassionate care remain the at core of patient-focusedthe and values, hospital’s what challenges the nursing staff has faced in the past and the present. OSMH $6; FREE MEMBERS TO AND MGH STAFF Thursday, December 1, 6:30 pm 6:30 December 1, Thursday, GeneralMassachusetts Hospital and Commemorating 200: at Interpreting Medical Innovations MassachusettsFounded in General 1811, most venerable Hospital is one Boston’s of institutions with an astonishing breadth of medical recent projects innovations. Two commemorate the 200th anniversary this of hospital. Join us an for illustrated talk about the creation Museum Russel, the of S. MD, Paul Medicalof History and Innovation with Museum Director Something the in Ether: A Bicentennial History of Massachusetts General Hospital Webster Bull program is funded part in by the Lowell Institute. FREE AND THE PUBLIC OPEN TO Join the team from American Heritage Chocolate to ring in the the at holidays Meeting House with a taste handcraftedof chocolates made with authentic 17th century recipes. Then, shop unique, for affordable gifts in our Museum Please visit Shop. our later this website fall details. for FREE THE PUBLIC AND OPEN TO 4:00 pm December 11, Sunday, Anniversary Party Tea Boston The 238th Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3, 3, December Saturday, and 2, December Friday, 4 pm am to daily 10 A Rich History: our at Chocolate of A Celebration OpenAnnual House Holiday you joinyou the party! take Come on the Patriot or of role Loyalist in this spirited reenactment the of Boston Tea Hear fromParty. , Francis Rotch, , and . Then, witness firsthand the that event so said daring, so bold, “is so intrepid and so inflexible considerbut … I that can’t anit epoch Tickets on sale in in history.” October. Please visit our later this website fall details. for

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Dan Gagnon NOVEMBER Commonwealth Changed: Changed: Commonwealth Massachusetts in War Civil the Massachusetts Middays at the Meeting House: Cosponsored by Boston National Historical Park M Thursday, November 17, 17, November Thursday, pm - 1 pm 12:15 the “Defending all of Causes, Holiest Liberty and Union” thanMore 20,000 African Americans served in the Union duringNavy Boston the National Civil War. Historical Ranger Park inspiring true stories two of these of men. Come learn the of Medal of recipient bravery Honor of shell, enemy wounded by John Lawson who, hisheld post, supplying the guns aboard USS Hartford with ammunition, and William of B. Gould an I, escaped whose provocative slave war diary tells the tale life of sea at aboard USS Cambridge and Niagara. USS $6; FREE FOR OSMH MEMBERS AND NPS EMPLOYEES Thursday, November 10, 10, November Thursday, pm - 1 pm 12:15 Service of in Time Jacob Reverend Fire: Manning, South, Old and the Civil War The Manning Reverend Jacob was a powerful radicalpreacher, abolitionist, of and advocate freedom and equality all for Americans. As minister South, Old he turned of the meeting house into a recruiting station the for Union Army and later volunteered as chaplain the of 43th Massachusetts Infantry. In this first-person performance, Boston National Historical Park Ranger Merrill Kohlhofer patriot to life in his own from words Manning’s South Old Meetingown at pulpit House. FOR OSMH MEMBERS AND NPS EMPLOYEES Massachusetts men echoed who the spirit their of Minuteman forefathers. MEMBERS ANDNPS EMPLOYEES Volunteer Militia,Volunteer responding to the attack on reachedFort Sumter, Baltimore train. by With the tracks blocked Confederate by sympathizers, the soldiers disembarked into a restless crowd. In the riot that ensued, four Massachusetts men killed. were Boston National Historical RangerPark Sunday, November 20, 11:15 am 11:15 20, November Sunday, Day— Founders’ Church South Old Thanksgiving Service Worship Join the congregation from South Old Church as they return to the Meeting their House, ancestral a marvelous for home, Thanksgiving worship service featuring majestic music. more information,For please visit South Old www.oldsouth.org. at website Church’s Wednesday, November 9, 9, November Wednesday, am 10:00 MEMBERS TOUR: ONLY Library Public Boston in Two Torn Exhibit Tour 3 for details.) page (See Former Secretary Defense of Donald Rumsfeld to discuss his book Known and Unknown, A Memoir to offer his recollection the of 2001, Septemberevents of 11, ticketten Your years later. purchase includes a signed book Mr. Rumsfeld’s of copy and secures this a seat at you special purchaseprogram presented To radio. WRKO by tickets, please visit www.WRKO.com/tickets. Thursday, September 22, 11:00 am September 11:00 22, Thursday, MEMBERS TOUR: ONLY House The Hooper-Lee-Nichols 3 for details.) page (See pm September 7:00 26, Monday, An Evening with Donald Rumsfeld .

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G ● ● ● ● Wednesday, October 26, 6:30 pm October 6:30 26, Wednesday, Slayings: Restorative the ’64 for Justice Case and the Dee-Moore Justice the In 1964, of July decomposed bodies two of black men surfaced from the the of water muddied Mississippi The two River. men had been kidnapped, tortured and murdered theby Klux Ku Klan with the cooperation passive localof enforcement. law 50 years Nearly later, Professor Margaret Burnham Civil Rights School’s Law and Justice Restorative Project settled landmark a case against the County on behalf the of victims’ families. learn Come about this and other cases cold the of Civil Rights era that will see justice under this groundbreaking project. This program is funded by the Lowell Institute. FREE THE PUBLIC AND OPEN TO Thursday, October Exile: Liberty’s 20, 6:30 pmLoyalists in the thousandsFor Loyalists of the at end the of American Revolution, the evacuation British of troops spelled not jubilation. worry, Facing doubts their about grave futures, some sixty thousand Loyalists became refugees elsewhere in the British empire. Join Harvard historian Saturday, October 1, 10:00 am 10:00 October 1, Saturday, MEMBERS TOUR: ONLY Tour Freedom—Walking of Mothers Beacon Hill Abolitionist of 3 for details.) page (See learn the how about lives ordinary of individuals were overturned extraordinary by and their events, how exile across the empire spread American influence This programto a wider is world. funded by the Lowell Institute.

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• 2011 calendar FALL “Let Freedom Ring!” A Paul Revere Bell comes to Old South Meeting House (continued from page 1)

Although bell casting was a of all sizes from 1792 through small part of Revere’s foundry the 1840s, from hand bells operations, it was far more weighing a few pounds to complicated than simple massive church bells weighing ironworking. Memoranda over 2000 pounds. Church books, correspondence, and bells were the most difficult to bank books from the foundry cast, often weighing more than outline in great detail the 500 pounds. They were cast daily operations of this from bell metal, a particular unique enterprise. The Revere hard form of bronze usually Company made over 900 bells made of 78% copper and 22% tin.

Church bells were vital to the community as a means of communication and were held in the highest esteem as The restoration team gets a close look at the headstock, technological and auditory which supports the bell and attaches it to its wheel. wonders. No two church bells, “Revere could serve his order to accept the generous bells ever sounded the same, religion, his society, and his gift of a new bell, the town and some towns came to bank account at the same time.” added a steeple to their recognize the unique tone of meeting house, the first home each church’s bell. As historian In 1801, no steeple, belfry, or of the Paul Revere bell. The bell is lowered from the belfry Robert Martello writes in other structure penetrated the of the First Baptist Church in Midnight Ride, Industrial sky of Westborough above the The people of Westborough Westborough on June 23, 2011. Dawn, with the production of height of an average roof. In came to rely on their bell in its Be part of the revolutionary history and vibrant future of Old South Meeting House with a contribution to the Annual Fund!

Your contribution to the 2011 Annual Fund will provide critical funding to reach over 11,000 children and teachers with acclaimed educational programs, to serve visitors to Boston with our landmark site and exhibitions, and inspire audiences with vibrant programming in the beautifully preserved 1729 historic structure.

■ Yes, I/we want to support Old South Meeting House and its living legacy of freedom! Please choose one: ■ $ 50 Donor ■ $ 100* Friend NAME ■ $ 250* Contributor ■ $ 500* Benefactor ADDRESS ■ $ 1000* Phillis Wheatley Leadership Circle ■ $ 5000* Boston Tea Party Patron CITY STATE ZIP

■ $ EMAIL * With a contribution of $100 or more, we will be pleased to Please charge my gift to: ■ VISA ■ Mastercard ■ American Express send you a thank-you gift. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. ACCOUNT NO. EXP. DATE This gift is made: NAME AS SHOWN ON CARD—PLEASE PRINT. ■ I n memory of SIGNATURE ■ I n honor of PHONE NUMBER ■ I /we prefer to remain anonymous. ■ M y employer will match this gift. ■ E nclosed is my check made payable to Old South Association. Please send me the appropriate forms. ■ I wish to make a gift of securities. Please contact Emily Curran, Executive Director, at (617) 482-6439. Thank you! Your generosity will be acknowledged in our newsletter and annual report.

6 OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE ■ THE DIAL ■ FALL 2011 Become a member of very first years of service. The time to thousands of visitors. bell was rung on the Sabbath In October, the bell will be Old South Meeting House! at 9:30 am and again when the lifted into the belfry of Old minister walked to the pulpit South Meeting House and Your membership will help support the education to begin services. In 1807 the programs and preservation of this unique landmark. town voted to ring the bell each night at 9 pm in service Members receive many benefits, including: to the wider community. The ■ Free admission to Old South Meeting House Paul Revere bell was used ■ Free admission to “Middays at the Meeting House,” first by the First Church of lecture and concert series Westborough, then by the ■ A 10% discount on all purchases in the First Baptist Church, and over Museum Shop the years, both congregations ■ Invitations to special members-only events moved the bell to a series ■ Our monthly email newsletter with additional discounts of structures. The bell was and offers sold to the Baptist Society in December of 1849 for a sum of Membership levels (choose one): $173.00, less than half of what ■ Individual ($35) ■ Contributor ($250) Mr. Parkman paid in 1801. The bell is delivered to its new ■ Family ($60) ■ Benefactor ($500) In 1938, a forceful hurricane home, Old South Meeting House, ■ Friend ($100) ■ Leadership Circle ($1000) blew the steeple off of the on June 25, 2011. First Baptist Church on West carefully connected to a ■ Enclosed is my check made payable to Main Street, tossing the steeple finely crafted new bell wheel Old South Association. and its bell into the cemetery and the historic 1766 Gawen ■ Please Charge my VISA / MC / AmEx across the road. The well-made Brown tower clock by a team bell was unharmed. of skilled specialists. The CARD NUMBER 1801 Paul Revere Bell will The generous support of the begin a new chapter in its EXPIRATION DATE Storrow Family has ensured storied life, ringing from the that the 1801 Paul Revere tower of one of Boston’s most NAME AS SHOWN ON CARD – PLEASE PRINT Bell originally created for famous historical sites. For the Westborough has found a first time in over 135 years, a SIGNATURE permanent home at the Old bell will ring out from the Old South Meeting House. The South Meeting House once bell has been on exhibit at again, recreating the sounds NAME OF MEMBER(S) Old South Meeting House all of colonial Boston for millions summer, visible for a limited who pass by today. ADDRESS

CITY Welcome New Members! STATE ZIP EMAIL Old South Meeting House is pleased to welcome the following new museum members who joined Old South Meeting House Membership (see above) $ through June 30, 2011. For more information on the benefits of Additional donation* $ membership, please call (617) 482-6439 ext. 10. Total amount enclosed $ Nancy Atwood Lawrence A. Hartnett, Jr. Eileen Logan Phyllis M. Carr Please return completed form to: Stephen J. McCarthy Tracy Das Old South Meeting House, Membership Office Diane Miller Carol Reimann DeYoung 310 Washington Street, Boston MA 02108 Nina and Marshall Moriarty Diane Dodge Or Fax to: (617) 482-9621 Olivia Ferrante Judy Neiswander *Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Samuel and Yulika Forman Malcolm Rosenblatt, MD Thomas Gillan Cynthia Snow Questions? Please call the membership office Virginia Hamilton R. Steven Warner at (617) 482-6439 ext. 10.

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Famed as the place where the Boston Tea Party began in 1773, Old South Meeting House is a gathering place for discussion and celebration and a living symbol of our country’s quest for freedom and justice. This museum and National Historic Landmark is an important resource for more than 70,000 children, parents, teachers, visitors and citizens each year. Through a full spectrum of thought-provoking programs, Old South Meeting House is a vital center for the diverse intellectual and cultural life of Boston.

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