Language & literature museums in Boston

The Paul Revere House, constructed around 1680, served as the residence of American patriot Paul Revere during the time of the American Revolution. This historic house, located at 19 North Square, Boston, Massachusetts, is the oldest house in downtown Boston. It has been a National Historic Landmark since 1961 and is now operated as a nonprofit museum by the Paul Revere Memorial Association.

The William Hickling Prescott House, also known as the Headquarters House, is a historic house museum located at 55 Beacon Street on Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts. This location is significant as it was the home of one of the nation's first historians, William Hickling Prescott. Today, it serves as a museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the life and times of Prescott.

The Massachusetts Archives is home to a vast collection of historical documents and artifacts. These include the state’s own copies of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights, the 1780 Massachusetts Constitution, and the 1629 charter of Massachusetts Bay. The archives also house Revolutionary and Civil War records, documents signed by George Washington, John Adams, and John Hancock, treaties made with Native American tribes, and slave and witchcraft records. This extensive collection provides a comprehensive look into the history of Massachusetts and the United States.