hancock-clarke house

I stopped here because of a recommendation on the Liberty Ride trolley tour. "I think you'll enjoy it," the guide said to our group. He was right.The Hancock-Clarke House is just a few blocks north of downtown Lexington. I walked and appreciated the chance to look over the well-maintained residences along the way.A staff member started by showing me a video that explained the house's significance. Then a guide spent about 45 minutes leading me through the entire house, explaining the purpose of each room, unique features about its construction (like the original wallpaper the staff discovered), and how the residents lived. The guide knew her stuff and was happy to answer my questions. I couldn't believe my luck in having a one-on-one tour for only the price of admission. I would have paid much more for it. The amount of history in this building is incredible. In one room, I asked if the small desk was authentic -- and present when Paul Revere showed up during his visit that famous night 200+ years ago. "Oh, no," the guide said. "That was George Washington's." George Washington's?! Wow. When George Washington's furniture is an afterthought, you know you're someplace special.I toured a lot of historical sites during my 8-day visit to Boston, but none were more fun than my visit here.

This is a wonderful place to visit. I have lived in the area for many years and just recently went to this house. I plan to take all our guests here in the future. You will not be disappointed. The guide is great and this place is loaded with history.

John Hancock lived at this house when he was a child. Attraction includes a video and a tour of the house. Our tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. The house is filled with artifacts and furniture from the time and is well maintained.

Well worth your time when visiting Lexington. We bought the First Shot package which gives you admission to Hancock/Clarke as well as Buckman and Munroe Taverns. Marla our tour guide was engaging and informative. Just knowing what went on here on that April evening in 1775 was moving.

We were really fortunate to have Jane as our guide in this historic house. The artifacts on display are interesting but Jane brought the house to life with all the stories she told with such passion about the events and the people who lived there. She was present when they removed a skirting board to reveal the original wallpaper in the house. She shared her passion about the history and enhanced her tour with pictures in every room. Although we have much older and grander homes in the UK, the presentation of the tour was the real highlight for us. Should you be in Lexington we would recommend that you visit and take the tour because it's the stories that will enchant you and leave you with some amazing memories. Many thanks Jane.

The tour of the Hancock-Clarke House was a highlight for our small family group! The initial short video highlighted events leading up to the battle on Lexington Green, and our tour guide, Maureen, gave an engaging history of both the Hancock family and this amazing house built by John Hancock's uncle, Thomas. Well worth the visit!

The house is an excellent example of 18th century dwelling. The story about how it arrived at it's current location is interesting. They do a tour but we didn't take it. A few really neat artifacts excavated on site are in the visitors room.

Great video introduction to get you into the time period. You will hear the TRUE story of Paul Revere, John Adams, and John Hancock - I was stunned! Great guided tour throughout the house with a great tour guide! I believe they are all volunteers, but they really know their history and are passionate about it!I agree with other reviews - I liked this house the best (over Buckman's Tavern but it's still worth seeing). If you only have time for one house, this is it! Guided tours on the HOUR.

Thank you for your kind reviews of our historic houses. We are glad that you were able to visit a few of the houses during your stay in the area. Please visit us again sometime!

Tour was lead (on the hour so plan appropriately!) by a wonderful storyteller. She was energetic and personable, and brought life to the rooms through her stories. We bought the first shot package, and this house, by far, was the best. We had to slip out of the tour early to hit the Munroe Tavern before it closed, and the gentleman at the front desk was kind enough to call them and let them know we were headed over. In hindsight, we should have finished this tour. The house has an interesting story of its own, and many many of the furnishings are from the Revolutionary period. The tour guide may have been named Carol, so if you get her, you're in for a treat!

my brother was visiting and we wanted to show him some of our New England history so paid a visit to Lexington. The one hour tour of the Hancock Clarke house completely fit the bill. The video at the start of the tour set the stage, and then the tour of the house included not just the history but also how the inhabitants lived, cooked, slept, etc. We stood a few feet away from a desk George Washington had used! our guide was charming, knowledgeable, and clearly loved the house and its history.

We bought the "First Shot" tour package allowed access into the Buckman Tavern, Hancock-Clarke House, and Munroe tavern ($12 for all 3 versus $7 each house individually). The Hancock-Clarke House is a short walk from the Visitors Center. The tour is a guided tour along with a brief video at the beginning. For those who came in late, they were allowed to tour the home, then do the video at the end. Interesting to hear that this is the home that Paul Revere stopped here to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the coming of the British troops.

Thank you very much for your review of the Hancock-Clarke House. John is a wealth of knowledge and we are so happy you had a wonderful experience touring with him. We will pass your kind words along to him.

Our family, especially our 11 age old twins enjoyed the film, historical artifacts, stories and historical importance of this home. It was a favorite stop on our Freedom Trail tour this past July. It was a thrill for the kids to be where important men of the revolution stayed and visited. A must see when in Lexington. The fee is minimal, but you get a terrific tour.

The person leading the tour was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. It is a place that everyone should see and hear about because we forget our own history and why the American Revolution happened in the first place. The sacrifices these people made and the hardships they endured for freedom should not be forgotten. Without remembering history, we are doomed to repeat it.