This church was built in 1807 as the successor to the 1732 Queen's Chapel. The church contains 17th and 18th century antiques, including a steeple bell that came from France to Nova Scotia in the mid 1700s. Colonial soldiers took the bell as a souvenir and presented it to Queen's Chapel in 1745. Damaged when the chapel burned in 1806, the bell was recast by Paul Revere. The church has one of the four American copies of the 'Vinegar Bible', so named because vineyard is mispelled. St. John also houses an 18th century baptismal font, several original box pews, the communion set presented to the church by Queen Caroline and the Brattle Organ, the oldest pipe organ in the US.
Location:
Chapel St, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Telephone
603-436-8263
Other History nearby:
(North Salem) America's Stonehenge
(Salem) America's Stonehenge
(Exeter) American Independence Museum
(Exeter) American Independence Museum
(Lowell) American Textile History Museum
(Lowell) American Textile History Museum
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Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home. Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere. 7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center. New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
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