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Home of the famous patriot and silversmith, the Paul Revere House Historic Site is a National Historic Landmark and museum that is visited by over 250,000 people each year. The Paul Revere House welcomes schoolchildren and visitors from near and far who come to learn about the life and legacy of one of our nation’s best-known historic figures. The Paul Revere House Historic Site received a $5000 award in recognition of its participation in the Partners in Preservation 2009 initiative.
What is the historical significance of this site?
Three historically important and rare structures in Boston’s North End make up the Paul Revere House Historic Site. The Paul Revere House was built around 1680 and purchased by Paul Revere in 1770. The neighboring Hichborn House was purchased in 1781 by Revere's first cousin, Nathaniel Hichborn. Lathrop Place, an 1835 row house, rounds out the trio and sits on land that was originally owned by Paul Revere. Together these buildings form a complex where three centuries of Boston history are presented through interpretive programming.
What is the current use of the site?
The Paul Revere House Historic Site is a museum that offers an extensive array of educational and family programming as well as regular tours of the Revere and Hichborn Houses.
Why this site needs your continued support:
Home of the famous patriot and silversmith, the Paul Revere House Historic Site is visited by over 250,000 people each year. As the museum begins its second century, it is engaged in a capital campaign to expand its historic complex, complete important preservation initiatives and enhance the visitor experience. Paul Revere’s significance to the founding of our country provides a cornerstone for exemplary historic interpretation in Boston.
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The Paul Revere House is a National Historic Landmark.
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