The Paul Revere House is located at 19 North Square, Boston Massachusetts with a telephone number of 617-523-2338

Hours:

• April 15 to October 31:  9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
• November 1 to April 14:  9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Closed on Mondays in January, February and March
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

There are no public restrooms or telephones on the site.

Admission (as of March 2008): 

• Adults $3.00
• Seniors and College Students $2.50
• Children (ages 5-17) $1.00

Paul Revere was born in Boston’s North End in the year of 1734.  He was the son of Apollos Rivoire, a French Huguenot immigrant and Deborah Hichborn.   Apollos Rivoire changed his name to “Revere” after immigrating.  Paul Revere was the second of at least 9 children, possibly 12 children and the eldest surviving son.

Paul Revere is probably most famous for the Midnight Ride on April 18, 1775 and his warning of “the British are coming.”  On his way to Lexington, Revere “alarmed” the country-side, stopping at each house, and arriving in Lexington about midnight.

The Paul Revere House was built about 1680 in Boston, Massachusetts, and today is a national historic landmark.  It is downtown Boston’s oldest building and one of the few remaining from an early era in the history of colonial America.  The Paul Revere House opened its doors to the public in April of 1908.  It was one of the earliest historic house museums in the United States.  The Association still oversees the preservation and day-to-day operations of this national treasure.

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estored dwelling has its third story front extension removed, which creates a resemblance to its late seventeenth century appearance.  Most of the structure is original.  The house’s heavy beams, large fireplaces, and absence of interior hallways are reminders of colonial living arrangements.  Upstairs there are two chambers containing period furnishings that belonged to the Revere family.

The courtyard features a 900 pound bell, a small mortar and a bolt from the USS Constitution, made by Paul Revere and sons.

The Paul Revere house tours are self-guided and complemented by illustrated text panels and museum interpreters.

Special Events

The Paul Revere House will celebrate its 100th Anniversary as a museum on April 18 and 19, year of 2008.  For one day only, on April 18, 2008, visitors will pay the original admission fee per person.  There will be a Revere House birthday cake, festive music and you will have a chance to meet the Revere descendants (as portrayed by local actors) who saved the house from destruction.  Visit The Paul Revere House web site for a complete schedule of activities.

Source:  Paul Revere House Online

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