Paul Revere House
The Paul Revere House was a residence in Boston and the home of Paul Revere during the American Revolutionary War.
History
Built in 1680, Paul Revere lived in the house with his family from 1770 to 1800. On occasions when he left to participate in the revolutionary war, Paul left the house under the care of his eldest son, who prevented the house form being chopped down for firewood.[1]
On the night of 18 April 1775, Assassin Connor accepted Revere's request and came to his residence, where William Dawes and Robert Newman were present. They discussed what the Patriots learned, the British Army marched from Boston to destroy Patriot weapons and supplies at Lexington. They launch the midnight ride, warning the local militia and preparing for the British invasion.[2]
In 1905, Paul's great-grandson John P. Reynolds Jr bought the house and converted it into a museum. It currently is the oldest building in the city.[1]
Gallery
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Database image of Paul Revere House -
Revere, Newman, and Dawes in the House -
Dawes and Newman at Revere's home -
Connor in Revere's home -
Revere giving Newman his orders -
Connor and Revere setting off
