We now go back to the car and drive past the Green to Hancock Street. Turn right and drive to the
Hancock Clark House
HARRINGTON HOUSE
Built in 1698 and enlarged in 1734. From 1698 to 1805 it was occupied successively by Reverend John Hancock and Reverend Jonas Clark. Adams and Hancock were staying here the morning of April 19, 1775, when Paul Revere rode into town warning them that the British were coming. You will find the contents of the house most interesting. A historian is present to answer questions. Admission is free. House open 11 a. m. to 4 p. m.
Leaving the house turn the car around and drive back to Bedford Street. On the corner of Bedford Street and Elm Avenue stands the
Jonathan Harrington House
Jonathan Harrington was the first mortally wounded Minute Man. He made his way from the Green to the house, falling dead at his wife’s feet.
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