Boston - Paul Revere House

Paul Revere bought this two and a half-story wooden clapboard house in 1770, 90 years after its construction. It is the oldest house in downtown Boston. He lived here with his family until 1800 at which time the property was sold and made into a lodging house. In 1902, his great-grandson bought the house to make sure it wouldn't be destroyed and the Paul Revere Memorial Association was formed. The house was opened as a museum in 1908. It contains Revere family possessions and has been restored to its late 17th century appearance.

It was from this location that he set out on his famous midnight ride. On April 18th, 1775 Revere rode from Boston to Lexington to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British were en route to arrest them.