The parsonage was originally built for John Hancock I, the grandfather of the patriot John Hancock. Subsequently, the house was occupied by Jonas Clarke and his family. It was built on what later became Hancock Street. In 1775, just after midnight, Paul Revere arrived on horseback to inform John Hancock and Sam Adams that “the Regulars are out,” not the commonly known phrase, “The British are coming.” John Hancock and Sam Adams were guests at the Hancock-Clarke house at this time.
The house contains period furnishings and portraits. A barn behind the Hancock-Clarke House will be named the Ruth Morey Education Center.
The Hancock-Clarke house is owned and operated by the Lexington Historical Society.
Open every day but Tuesday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM last admission, tours every hour on the hour. This is the only museum where visitors must come at a specified time.
After November 1st: Open weekends 10AM-4PM (tours start at the beginning of each hour, last tour at 4PM).
Veterans Day will be free for veterans/retired military/active military
