George Whitfield Burial Crypt, Newburyport, MA

Rev. George Whitefield, Calvinistic Evangelist, was born in the Bell Inn, at Gloucester, Englandon the sixteenth day of December, 1714. He arrived in Newburyport in September, 1740. The revival that followed his labors, brought into existence Old South. He crossed the Atlantic thirteen times, and preached more than 18,000 sermons. His audiences often numbered as many as 15,000 people.
All did not take kindly to his words, for on one occasion a stone was hurled, which nearly struck the Bible from his hand. His reply reveals the greatness of his spirit."I have a warrant from God to preach. His seal, — (holding up the Bible), is in my hand, and I stand in the King's highway."Benjamin Franklin, after hearing him preach, made this comment:"His integrity, disinterestedness, and indefatigable zeal, in promoting every good work, I ha' never seen equaled, and shall never see excelled."His activities continued to the evening before his death. In response to the appeal of the people gathered on School Street, outside of the home of Parsons, he preached to them from the staircase, — "until the candle, which he still held, burned away, and went out in its socket."At six o'clock on Sunday morning, September 30, 1770, he passed into eternal glory 30 years to the day after his first visit to Newburyport.Today he rests eternally, according to his wishes, in a crypt under the pulpit of this Church that he helped found. http://www.oldsouthnbpt.org/News.htm

Step right in to living history; experience Old South from top to bottom
From the crypt of Rev. Whitefield to the bell cast by Paul Revere, visit the Whispering Galleries or the slave pews on your tour of Old South. 

Guided Tours
A free tour is offered every Sunday directly following the 10:30am service. Additionally, guided tours are offered by appointment only.  A suggested donation of $5.00 per person, or for groups of 20 people or more a donation of $1.00 per person is requested. 

To schedule a tour, please call the church office at 978-465-9666 or email the church at admin@oldsouthnbpt.org. Please allow 3 days advance notice. School and history touring groups are welcome.