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Paul Revere is famous for his midnight ride to the countryside to warn the militias that the British were coming in April 1775 before the start of the American Revolution. He was really made famous by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, which was not published until 1860 more than 40 years after his death. If you only know the poem, and not the real history you are missing a lot of the story! Many people do not realize there were actually three riders that night: Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Dr Samuel Prescott. Even less known is that Revere and Dawes made it to Lexington to alert John Hancock and others, then Revere was captured by the British, ending his midnight ride! The British also met Prescott in Lexington, and luckily, he escaped capture to ride to his hometown of Concord and raise the alarm there. During the war Revere made rank to Lieutenant Colonel then was court martialed (and acquitted) for failing to obey orders during the Penobscot, Maine, expedition of June 1779. In the Boston area, you can still visit Paul Revere's House which is the oldest building in the city; Rachael Revere Playground just across the street from the house and named for Paul Revere's wife; Paul Revere Mall in the North End (sorry ladies, no shopping at this mall); the Paul Revere Capture Site in Lincoln at Minuteman National Historic Park; Paul Revere Park in Charlestown and others. Leave a Comment
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 Mike's Pastry by shohman Mike's Pastry in the North End is a local fixture. Hundreds of sweets of all kinds are lined up and the lines are long, but well worth the wait. Leave a Comment Address: N Hanover St, BostonDirections: North End
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Paul Revere's famous ride on the night of 18 April 1775 has only really become known about and made famous as a result of Longfellow' 1860 poem "Paul Revere's Ride". I have also attached a photo of the house next door to Paul Revere House, perhaps someone will let me know about it!!! Leave a Comment
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 Paul Revere by where2next In addition to all of the great Italian restaurants and bakeries, the North End is home to the Old North End Church and also of Paul Revere's house and a statue of him. Each of these is on the Freedom Trail. In terms of restaurants, etc. the below link provides more details on the North End. Note: I had tried the link www.northendweb.com; however it did not seem to work, and so I found the below one. It seems to have pretty good info and also includes links to some pretty cool tours. Leave a Comment
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 Tara back at the Revere house by londonlover This is another shot of the Revere home, this time taken in 2003. Hasn't changed much, but after all, it's been around over 200 years! :) Leave a Comment
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 Salem Street by zChris The North End is Boston's Little Italy (but please don't ever call it that...this is not New York) as well as the oldest part of the city. The area is a mishmash of historic sites, narrow brick homes, excellent Italian restaurants, and expensive waterfront condominiums. It's an absolute must for those who enjoy wandering narrow, circuitous streets lined with tall homes as one finds in Europe, and the Italian character of the neighbourhood (occasionally residents actually shout at each other in Italian across the streets) adds to the Old-World charm. Granted, you won't feel like you're in Siena with the brick homes and New England Patriots football jackets, but the area has an unrivaled uniquity. The Old North Church, a major historic landmark, is located here, as well as the Paul Revere House, the oldest structure surviving in the city. Don't forget a visit to Mike's or Modern Pastry for some delicious half-moons or cannolis. Food is the North End's essence, as one may garner from Bostonians who virtually use the name of the eponymous neighbourhood as a synonym for gastronomic ecstacy. Leave a Comment Directions: Bounded by Boston Harbour and the Central Artery. T stops: Haymarket (Green and Orange Lines), North Station (Green and Orange Lines, Commuter Rail)Website: http://www.northendweb.com
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 From our 1999 trip by londonlover A guided tour of Paul Revere's house if you're into history. It's not an overly fascinating house, but the history of the man himself makes it a worthwhile stop, and the guided tour gives you some good information. Leave a Comment
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 Hanover Street by zChris The soul of the North End is its main commercial thoroughfare- Hanover Street. Hanover is lined with restaurants, cafes, delis and pastry shops, making for a lively atmopshere. Mike's Pastry is a local favourite for delictables, while North Enders love to hang out at Caffe dello Sport. You'll often hear Italian bing spoken in the shops and restaurants and sometimes it's a downright requirement in order to get good service. A few blocks away, Salem Street is less busy and bustling but is less flashy and expensive and exudes the flavour of the old neighbourhood. It's spreckled with bakeries, corner stores, and antiques shops. Leave a Comment
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 North Square by zChris This is North Square, one of the most historic squares in Boston. Here you'll find the Paul Revere House, the oldest house in central Boston, built around 1680. The house was home to Paul Revere, famous for his ride to warn rebel colonists of the British advance and his subsequent patriot activities and silversmithery. The house has been restored to its original appearance circa 1770 and is tourable. The rest of the square includes a small garden, a beautiful church, several other colonial houses, and some excellent Italian restaurants. Some of the original cobblestone is intact as well. Leave a Comment Directions: Off Hanover Street in the North End
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Boston's Italian quarter is one of its oldest and most historic neighborhoods. The famous Freedom Trail winds through the North End and has such sights as the Paul Revere House, Boston's oldest home, as well as Paul Revere's Mall and the Old North Church. The highlight for me was the food! You'll find some of the city's best restaurants in the area particularly on Hanover Street. Leave a Comment
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