Towns

MA, USA

Hancock-Clarke House

Historic House

Parsonage where Samuel Adams and John Hancock were staying the night before the battle. Paul Revere arrived here around midnight to deliver his warning.

What Happened Here

Reverend Jonas Clarke lived here and was a key organizer of resistance. The house contains the drum that William Diamond reportedly beat to summon the militia and other original artifacts.

Visiting Today

Address

36 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA 02420

Hours

April-October: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

Admission

$10 adults, $5 children, free under 6

Accessibility

First floor accessible. Upper floors via stairs only. Period doorways may be narrow.

Connected Events

Apr 1775
Paul Revere and William Dawes Warn Lexington

Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Hancock and Adams Warned at Clarke House

Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, Dorothy Quincy, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Captain Parker Musters the Militia

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker

Apr 1775
Adams and Hancock Flee to Safety

Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Battle of Lexington

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker, Prince Estabrook, Jonathan Harrington

Apr 1775
Lexington Depositions Collected

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker