🏛️ Boston Notes 13 – Paul Revere House 🐎✨

Tucked away in Boston’s historic North End – the city’s oldest residential neighborhood – lies the Paul Revere House, home of the legendary silversmith and patriot 🛡️🔧. Built around 1680, this two-story wood-frame house with a loft is the only surviving 17th-century building in downtown Boston! As you stroll down from the Old North Church’s garden, you’ll spot the iconic equestrian statue of Paul Revere 🐎🎨, forever capturing his heroic spirit. 🏠 About the House: The Revere family lived here from 1770 to 1800 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Surprisingly low ceilings – designed for better heat retention in New England winters ❄️🔥 Four rooms restored to their original appearance, filled with period furniture and artifacts 🕰️🪑 ❤️ Family Legacy: Paul Revere had two wives – Sarah and Rachel – and fathered 16 children (though tragically, 5 did not survive infancy) 👼🕊️. History remembers Rachel as clever and decisive: when Paul embarked on his midnight ride 🐎🌙, she secured a pass from British authorities to safely evacuate their family from Boston 🎫🚪. 📜 Literary Connection: The house displays excerpts from Longfellow’s famous poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” – which immortalized his story (with a few creative liberties!) 📖🎭 🎟️ Visitor Tips: Open daily, 9:30 AM - 4:15 PM 🕤 Adults: $6 | Seniors/Students: $5.50 | Children: $1 💵 Combine your visit with the Old North Church and Freedom Trail sites! 🚶♀️🧱 #History #Travel #Boston #FreedomTrail #PaulRevere #HistoricHomes