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Paul Revere House, Boston

19 North Square, Boston, Massachusetts

Description

The Paul Revere House was the house of Founding Father Paul Revere during the American Revolution (1765-1791). Built around 1680, it is now the oldest house in downtown Boston. The three storey L-shaped wooden house is now run as an historical museum; the ground floor consists of a large hall and a kitchen with cooking implements, and the upstairs rooms contain period furnishings, including items that belonged to the family.

Access & Transport

The building is on the Freedom Trail between Faneuil Hall and Old North Church. The closest metro and light rail station is Haymarket (Orange line, B, C, D, E), a 5mins walk to the southwest. Accessibility info: https://www.paulreverehouse.org/accessibility/

Instructions & Recommendations

Revere House tours are self-guided, complemented by illustrated text panels and museum interpreters

Meta review

There are two parts to the reviews: the house and the historical aspects. The former is only exceptional in that it is the oldest in the city but everything in it is quite standard for the period, which means it is only genuinely interesting if you have not seen one like this before. The historical aspects are a lot more educational and facilitated by the presence of docents onsite. Do note that it is a small house and therefore quite a short visit

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Preserves the city's historical heritage

Conclusion

A good stop on the Freedom Trail for those keen to learn more about key actors in the American Revolution. If that is not of interest, then no point heading there.

Key positive

Centrally located with other attractions nearby

Historical aspects

Key negative

The house is old but not really special otherwise

Suitability

Accessible to wheelchair users; there is a lift in the visitor centre to access the upper storey.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on Monday in Jan-March. Also closes on Thanksgiving, 24/25 Dec, 01 Jan

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:0h 50m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 15

Season 1

MONDAY10:00 - 17:15

TUESDAY10:00 - 17:15

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:15

THURSDAY10:00 - 17:15

FRIDAY10:00 - 17:15

SATURDAY10:00 - 17:15

SUNDAY10:00 - 17:15

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY10:00 - 16:15

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 16:15

THURSDAY10:00 - 16:15

FRIDAY10:00 - 16:15

SATURDAY10:00 - 16:15

SUNDAY10:00 - 16:15

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
US$5.5
Adult
18 - 64
US$6
Child
5 - 17
US$1
Infant
0 - 4
US$0

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