Old Ship Church, Massachusetts, United States
5.0 (14 reviews) Tuesday: Spent Ranking #6 in Hingham Religious Sites
Time well spent.
Built in 1681, Old Ship served two purposes: as a Meeting House where civic issues of the day were discussed, and as a place of worship on Sundays. Lively debates over the Revolution, the form American Democracy would take, and local issues such as property taxes, have taken place under its distinctive timber roof. Architecturally, the Meeting House is an example of Elizabethan Gothic style found in the early settlers native Hingham, England. The great curved timbers that support the roof were cut from bowed oak limbs grown in local forest. Axe hewn, no two are exactly alike in dimension. Although it’s still a mystery, the name Old Ship may have been inspired by the unusual roof structure, which resembles the hull of a ship. We love giving tours, but we need 2 days notice to find a volunteer tour guide.
Address
107 Main St, Hingham, MA 02043-2597
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Website
http://oldshipchurch.org/
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Sunday : 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 5:15
User Ratings
5.0 based on (14 reviews)
Reviews
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5Shiraz-2011 5:00 PM Mar 2, 2014
The oldest church in continous use in the U.S.
What a gem! A real treat to visit. The ceiling is built like the hull of a ship. The history of this place is breathtaking. The ambiance is beyond explanation. Present pastor, Reverend Kenneth Read Brown, is actually a descendant of the original Pastor of this Meeting House. A place to visit for foreign travelers as well as us locals!
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5Shiraz-2011 5:00 PM Jun 9, 2016
17th Century Puritan Meeting House
This place is very, very special! A must see to appreciate it. The ceiling is like the frame of a ship. So much history within these walls. They have tours with a guide by appointment only - Call 781-7491679 - so be sure to make arrangements before you come to Hingham. Also - walk through the adjacent cemetery - it is peaceful and just beautiful -gravestones are OLD and quite interesting too.
