Lexington: Hancock Clarke House

A $12.00 value, included in the Go Boston Card!

This attraction is seasonal and may be closed during your visit. Please verify when this attraction is open in the getting in tab below.

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The Hancock Clarke House is central to the story surrounding the start of the American Revolution. Home to two local ministers, Reverends John Hancock and Jonas Clarke, this house was the destination of Paul Revere and William Dawes on their famous midnight ride of April 18, 1775.

On that evening, legendary patriots John Hancock and Samuel Adams were guests of Reverend Clarke. Joseph Warren of Boston sent Revere and Dawes to the Hancock Clarke House to warn them and avert their possible capture by the British.

Today, the house contains furnishings and portraits owned by the Hancock and Clarke families and features a new film describing important facts from that first battle of the Revolution.

Included Extra(s)

Go Boston Card customers receive a complimentary copy of 'Tavern Talk', a guide to colloquial New England slang. The brochure will be distributed upon entry. One copy of Tavern Talk per group.

Seasonal
Good for families
Parking available
Restaurant or snack bar
Restrooms
Disabled access
Reservations not required

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Hours

April 2-May 27:
Weekends only, Tours every hour from 10:00 am-4:00 pm
May 28-October 30:
Daily, Tours every hour, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Closed

November-March. May be closed major U.S. holidays.

Redemption Instructions

*Admission to the Hancock Clarke House includes admission to Buckman Tavern and Munroe Tavern (a $15 value).

Tickets to the other two historic homes will be provided upon entry to the Hancock Clarke House. Your Go Boston Card will not need to be scanned at the other two homes since the tickets will allow you entry.

Address

36 Hancock Street
Lexington, MA

Driving Directions

Take Route 95 North or South to Exit 31A labeled '4-225 Lexington'. Merge onto Bedford St/RT-225/RT-4 and follow it toward Lexington center. After passing Stop & Shop Market and gas station on right, go left onto Harrington Road and immediately left onto Hancock Street. The Hancock-Clarke House will be on your left at #36.