Clough House at Old North

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21 Unity St
Boston, MA 02113
+1 (617) 523-4848
https://www.oldnorth.com

The Clough House, one of Boston's oldest surviving brick residences, is home to the free history exhibit "Unearthing Childhood: 300 Years of North End Kids," which explores the lives of children from diverse backgrounds in the North End during the 1700s, 1800s, and early 1900s. This multimedia exhibit features archaeological artifacts, videos, and family-friendly activities, making it accessible and engaging for visitors of all ages.

In addition to the exhibit, the Heritage Goods & Gifts shop offers a nostalgic selection of vintage toys, games, and activities inspired by childhood from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visitors can find classic items such as marbles and dominoes, alongside archaeology kits, gardening supplies, and specialty foods, providing a unique shopping experience that celebrates history and heritage.

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Karim B.
6/2/2018

We came here because we love chocolate the the pictures on Yelp made the place look interesting. The historic building is small and kind of cramped. They have sample chocolate for you to drink...

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Glenn G.
7/24/2022

We were doing the Freedom Trail in Boston and stopped in, actually to look at the gift shop. There were plaques explaining the history of the building, plus a historical demonstration happening in...

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Megan K.
10/17/2019

This was one of the coolest demos (and most delicious as well) that I've ever seen. The drinking chocolate being made was an awesome experience to behold, and drinking it was as well. It was way...

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Sunny K.
11/5/2017

This place is super cool. They have a station showing you how they made drinking chocolate back in the day in Boston, with people dressed up in colonial style clothing explaining to you the...

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Lea T. H.
1/27/2019

Visited Captain Jackson's in December 2018, and left a little confused. This place is located at the rear of the Old North Church, and is free to enter. I thought this was going to be a store...

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