Visit the Clough House
One of Boston’s oldest surviving brick residences, the 1715 Clough House is home to Unearthing Childhood: 300 Years of North End Kids and Heritage Goods + Gifts. Learn more about our free history exhibit and our unique gift shop below!
The Clough House is located on Old North’s campus, behind the church, at 21 Unity St, Boston, MA. The exhibit and shop are open from 10am – 5pm, Tuesday through Sunday.
Free History Exhibit: Unearthing Childhood
We’re excited to share that a new family-friendly history exhibit is now open in the Clough House! Unearthing Childhood: 300 Years of North End Kids explores the lives of seven real children of diverse backgrounds who lived in Boston’s North End in the 1700s, 1800s, and early 1900s. This multimedia exhibit includes archaeological artifacts on loan from the City of Boston, videos, and activities for families with children. The exhibit is completely free and can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages.
The exhibit is presented in partnership with the City of Boston Archaeology Department and was made possible by a grant from Mass Humanities, which provided funding through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a grant from the Cabot Family Charitable Trust, and an anonymous donor
Heritage Goods + Gifts
Heritage Goods + Gifts is a unique retail space that harkens back to childhood in days gone by. Taking inspiration from the new exhibit, Unearthing Childhood, this gift shop features vintage toys, games, and activities that kids have enjoyed since the 18th and 19th centuries. Visitors will find classics like marbles, dominoes, jacks, and building logs. In addition to these throwback items, the shop also offers archaeology kits, gardening items, arts and crafts, specialty foods, sweet treats, and so much more. Stop by and find the perfect gift!
