Hancock-Clarke House
Hancock-Clarke House
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The home of Lexington's first two ministers and the location where John Hancock and Sam Adams were staying on April 18, 1775. Paul Revere stopped here on his famous "Midnight Ride" to warn Hancock and Adams that British troops had left Boston.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Lee L
Valhalla, NY1,920 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Came out to Lexington on a beautiful fall day. Had done Minuteman Park and Lexington Green. I then visited the 3 historic houses in the area. This is the house in the Hancock family that Paul Revere and William Dawes were trying to reach because Sam Adams and John Hancock were staying here.

It is a guided tour and it was just me and the tour guide Nancy who gave a great tour explaining the history of the house and how it was saved when it was marked for construction. If you can only visit 1 of the 3 historic buildings in Lexington I would make this the one to go to.
Written 7 November 2022
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bruneu
El Paso, TX5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
I thought I knew quite a bit about the American Revolution but the crew at the Hancock-Clarke house were Professioal, patient and extremely informative about night before and the day of the Lexington confrontation that became the unplanned “shot heard around the world”! They painted the scene of Paul Revere insisting that two of the fathers of the revolution to quit their night long debates and finally hide from the approaching Red Coats. Thank you for keeping our history alive!
Written 6 November 2022
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pasldws
Boston, MA144 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Family
Masks required (inside and outside). Currently 101 degrees and they required us to wear a mask because the Lexington Historical Society is requiring it. Seeing it was so hot outside, in the sun, it seemed unreasonable for this request, but the employees were so rude with their request, that we ended up leaving. So much for the fight for freedom from unreasonable rules.
Written 22 July 2022
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DLP
New Jersey1,949 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
This is a must visit place in Lexington. First you will view a video that is very informative and then you will go on a guided with a docent in period clothing. The docent had amazing knowledge to share. The house is original and has many original furnishings. You can feel yourself transporting back in time and immersing in the history of this place. What you learn here, they do not teach in the classroom and you are not going to find in a textbook. Do yourself a favor and visit
Written 21 August 2021
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
Nancy was awesome. Besides being knowledgeable, she was very excited about the information she was giving us. We learned a great deal about John Hancock and family, as well as the battle with background.
Written 19 August 2021
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bcnett
Stoneham, MA469 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
This house along with Buckman Tavern and Munroe Tavern are owned by the Lexington Historical Society. Each cost $10,00 or you can visit all three for $20.00. The Hancock-Clarke House is the only one with a guided tour. We took the first tour which was at 10 o'clock. First there was a short video and then the guided tour -- an hour to do both. Rick did a great job telling us about the hour and the people who lived and visited there.

The first inhabitant was Reverend John Hancock who lived there for 54 years. He was the grandfather of the John Hancock who signed the Declaration of Independence. Young John Hancock moved into this house at age seven after his father had died. The next minister, Reverend Jonas Clark, lived in the house for 50 years. (Only two ministers in 104 years!) Jonas Clark married John Hancock's cousin. John Hancock and Sam Adams were staying at John's cousin's and her husband Reverend Clark's house the night of April 18, 1775, when Paul Revere and William Dawes both arrived separately to warn them that "The British Were Coming".

This house is located about 1/4 mile from the Green. There is parking behind the house. We enjoyed all three museums, but it your time is limited, I would suggest that you do this one. There is a rest room there.
Written 19 October 2019
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Art C
Nussdorf am Inn, Germany356 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
Paul Revere came to this house, where John Hancock and Sam Adams were staying while meeting with other American Revolutionaries, on his famous Midnight Ride to warn them that the British troops were coming to arrest them. Because of original pieces being exhibited in the house, one can go through the place only on a guided tour. The 45-minute tour is very informative and adds much to our understanding of the lives of people living through that period of American history. Buy a combined ticket to visit the Buckman Tavern and Munroe Tavern in addition to the Hancock-Clarke House if you have the time.
Written 23 September 2019
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Donna D
Michigan428 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
The guided tour was very informative. She guided us through the house and let us ask her questions if we had any. Love history & this is a must see!
Written 10 September 2019
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likebeach
Virginia Beach, VA, USA409 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019
Lots of original things from both families, even a waistcoat of John Hancock's. The tea table where Hancock, Clark and Adams took tea is still there with a plaque. The furnishings are lovely.
Written 3 September 2019
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KimberleySunCityWest
Sun City West3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Couples
A wonderful glance into American history. The Hancock-Clark House is right off the Lexington Green where the American Revolution started.This is the house that Paul Revere rode to on April 19th to warn that the British were coming! The docent who gave us a fabulous tour was a retired teacher, named John. He was full of history facts and delivered his message with great humor. This tour is a must. If you have time and love the history of the American Revolution, take time to see both Lexington and Concord. Your kids would learn alot about our history. Enjoy your time here!
Written 25 July 2019
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Thank you for your recent visit to and review of Lexington Historical Society's Hancock-Clarke House. We are thrilled to see that you so thoroughly enjoyed your tour with John and found him so informative and engaging during the tour. I'll make sure to pass along your feedback to John. Once again, thanks for visiting and we hope to see you again in the future at some point!
Written 29 July 2019
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