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But his compatriot William Dawes escaped and rode on to alarm the militia in Concord. Revere was captured on the road outside Lexington. Other riders (40) joined them to spread the message. Narrowly evading capture, Revere rode from Charlestown to Lexington, warning people along the way that British troops were coming. The troops planned to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock, who were in Lexington.Īccording to legend, Revere contacted Newman and asked him to hang two lanterns in the Old North Church, indicating that the British would arrive by sea. On April 18, 1775, Revere and another patriot William Dawes were given the task of riding to Lexington to alert patriots and militia that Redcoats would be marching into northwest Boston. Gorgeously restored interior of Old North Church Or a Revolutionary War walking tour that takes you chronologically through the sites. You can also book a guided walking tour that combines the Freedom Trail and historic Beacon Hill. You can walk and follow the Freedom Trail on your own. Most sites are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Old State House, Old South Meeting House, the Paul Revere House, and Old North Church all require paid tickets. Most of the stops on the Freedom Tail are free, though some charge admission. Pick up a map and guide at Faneuil Hall or the Boston Common Visitor Center at the beginning of the trail at 139 Tremont Street. You may consider breaking the Freedom Trail into two days and doing the Charlestown sites separately. You can walk the Freedom Trail in either direction.Ĭharlestown is a bit of a hike across the Charles River, away from most of the Freedom Trail sites. The trail begins in the Boston Common, the nation’s oldest park, and ends at Bunker Hill in beautiful Charlestown. Freedom Trail sign at Bunker Hill in Charlestown