Old Ship Church, Hingham
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Facts and practical information
The Old Ship Church is a Puritan church built in 1681 in Hingham, Massachusetts. It is the only surviving 17th-century Puritan meetinghouse in America. Its congregation, gathered in 1635 and officially known as First Parish in Hingham, occupies the oldest church building in continuous ecclesiastical use in the United States. On October 9, 1960, it was designated a National Historic Landmark and on November 15, 1966, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. ()
Built: 1681 (343 years ago)Coordinates: 42°14'29"N, 70°53'15"W
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
- Train
Train
- Calculate routeWest Hingham 23 min walk
- Calculate routeNantasket Junction 26 min walk
Day trips
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Old Ship Church open?
Old Ship Church is open:
- Monday closed
- Tuesday closed
- Wednesday closed
- Thursday closed
- Friday closed
- Saturday closed
- Sunday 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Which popular attractions are close to Old Ship Church?
Nearby attractions include Loring Hall Cinema, Hingham (2 min walk), Lincoln Historic District, Hingham (6 min walk), Trustees of The Hingham Bathing Beach, Hingham (11 min walk), Button Island, Hingham (18 min walk).
How to get to Old Ship Church by public transport?
The nearest stations to Old Ship Church:
Train
Train
- West Hingham (23 min walk)
- Nantasket Junction (26 min walk)
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