Paul Revere Memorial Association

What Paul Revere Memorial Association does

The Paul Revere Memorial Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1907 that operates a historic house museum campus in Boston's North End, anchored by the Paul Revere House at 19 North Square — downtown Boston's oldest building (c. 1680) and a National Historic Landmark. The Association manages three properties: the Paul Revere House, the Pierce/Hichborn House (c. 1711, currently closed), and the Lathrop Place Education and Visitor Center (acquired 2007, opened 2016). Its mission is preservation of the Revere-related structures and interpretation of Paul Revere's life, craftsmanship, and the American Revolution, serving approximately 300,000 visitors annually including 18,000 school children, with 13 million+ lifetime visitors since opening in 1908.

The Association monetizes through a tiered mix of revenue streams: admissions ($6 adults, $5.50 seniors/college, $1 children) with EBT/WIC and educator discounts; a six-tier individual membership program ($20-$500); a six-tier corporate sponsorship program ($100-$10,000 Paul Revere Circle); museum shop sales of books, gifts, and commemorative items including a Boston 250 Five Museum Pass; donations, bequests, and grants; and fee-based school/adult group programs and special events. Distribution is walk-in admissions at the museum, online shop and ticketing, and group reservations via the Explorable Places platform, with additional reach through a podcast (Revere House Radio), blog (The Revere Express), learning portal (learn.paulreverehouse.org), and an interactive Midnight Ride map.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors including descendants of Paul Revere (Avery Revere, Paul Revere III, Edward Reynolds) and led by Executive Director Nina Zannieri. Staff comprises 11-50 employees across four directorates (Curator, Education, Interpretation & Visitor Services, Research & Adult Programs). Strategic positioning for 2025-2026 centers on the U.S. semiquincentennial (250th anniversary of the Revolution), with $1M in commemorative capital projects, a $4M Education & Visitor Center buildout, and partnerships with the Freedom Trail Foundation, National Parks of Boston, MA250, and Craft In America's Handwork 2026. The Association is AAM-accredited and a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP organization for accessibility.

Name

Paul Revere Memorial Association

Legal name

Paul Revere Memorial Association

Website

https://paulreverehouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Paul Revere Memorial Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that operates the Paul Revere House and adjacent historic properties in Boston's North End, serving ~300,000 annual visitors through admissions, memberships, school programs, corporate sponsorships, and museum retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic House Museum

NAICS

Historical Sites (71212), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Museums (712110)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Heritage Institutions (Archives, Historic Houses, Monuments Foundations) (THAJADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA), Historic Sites, Heritage Landmarks & Archaeological Sites (THAJACAC)

Keywords

• Historic house museum
• Heritage preservation
• Educational programming
• Museum admissions
• Cultural institution

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Admission Fees: Revenue from ticket sales for self-guided tours of the Paul Revere House and Pierce/Hichborn House. Adults $6.00, Seniors/College Students $5.50, Children $1.00. Members and North End residents admitted free.
2. Museum Shop Sales: Retail revenue from the museum gift shop selling books, gifts, prints, toys, crafts, guidebooks, and tickets including the Boston 250 Five Museum Pass.
3. Membership Dues: Annual membership program with tiers from Individual ($20) to Silver Circle ($500), providing free admission, shop discounts, quarterly newsletter, and event invitations.
4. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate membership and sponsorship program with tiers from Patriot ($1,000-$1,999) to Paul Revere Circle ($10,000), offering museum passes, recognition, and VIP tours.
5. Donations and Grants: Support from individual donors, bequests, and institutional grants to fund restoration efforts, collections care, and daily operations. Special projects funding available for preservation, living history programs, gardens, and kids programs.
6. Educational Programs and Events: Revenue from special events including concerts of early American music, colonial reenactments, craft demonstrations, and family activities. Some events included in admission price.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Paul Revere Memorial Association operates the Paul Revere House, a National Historic Landmark and downtown Boston's oldest building (built circa 1680), as a public historic house museum offering self-guided tours, living history programs, and educational programming. It also manages the Pierce/Hichborn House and the Lathrop Place Education and Visitor Center, sells merchandise through an on-site and online museum shop, and supports operations through memberships, corporate sponsorships, donations, and grants.

Product overview

The Paul Revere Memorial Association operates a historic house museum campus comprising three historic properties: the Paul Revere House (primary landmark, circa 1680), the Pierce/Hichborn House (circa 1711), and Lathrop Place Education and Visitor Center (acquired 2007). The organization offers educational programs including walking tours, living history presentations, school group programs, and teacher workshops. Additional offerings include the Museum Shop (physical and online), Revere House Radio podcast, The Revere Express blog, the Paul Revere's Life educational learning resource website, and an Interactive Midnight Ride Map. The Association also maintains an important collection of Revere-made objects, household artifacts, and historical materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paul Revere House Museum Admissions Self-guided tours of the Paul Revere House at 19 North Square, Boston, a National Historic Landmark built circa 1680, featuring illustrated text panels and museum interpreters; adults $6.00, seniors/college students $5.50, children $1.00.
• Pierce/Hichborn House A historic brick house built about 1711, one of the earliest remaining brick structures in Boston and an example of early Georgian architecture with significant original interior features including a central staircase and early fireplaces. Currently closed until further notice.
• Lathrop Place Education and Visitor Center The Association's Education and Visitor Center at 5 & 6 Lathrop Place, acquired in 2007, housing exhibits, the museum shop, and visitor amenities that combine historic features with modern amenities.
• Museum Shop and Online Gift Shop On-site and online retail shop selling books, gifts, prints, toys, games, crafts, guidebooks, tickets, and souvenirs related to Paul Revere and the American Revolution, including the Paul Revere's Ride: An Illustrated History book and the Boston 250 Five Museum Pass.
• Educational Programs Programs for learners of all ages including walking tours, living history presentations, school group programs, teacher workshops, lectures, and concerts, with free or discounted admission for qualifying school and youth groups in low-income communities.
• Group Reservations and Tours Group tour reservations for parties of 10 or more booked through the Explorable Places platform, requiring 2-week advance booking, with group discounts available for school and adult groups.
• Annual Membership Program Annual membership program with tiers from Individual ($20) to Silver Circle ($500), providing free admission, 10% shop discount, quarterly Revere House Gazette newsletter, and event invitations.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Corporate membership and sponsorship program with tiers from Patron ($100) to Paul Revere Circle ($10,000), offering museum passes, recognition, event invitations, and VIP tours to local businesses and national corporations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 million+ total visitors welcomed since 1908
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Craft In AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Participation in Handwork 2026, a national 250th collaboration celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America, partnering with over 300 cultural organizations and craftspeople.
• Freedom Trail FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud partner in promoting Boston's Freedom Trail, one of the most famous historic walking tours in the United States. The Paul Revere House is a key site on the 2.5-mile trail connecting Boston's historic landmarks.
• National Parks of BostoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with National Parks of Boston for joint promotion and visitor services related to Boston National Historical Park sites and Freedom Trail programming.
• Explorable PlacescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party platform for group reservations for the Paul Revere House and other Boston attractions, enabling advance booking for school and adult groups.
• Massachusetts 250th (MA250)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with special projects, programs, and publications.
• Walking BostonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWebsite redesign funder along with Marge and Ben Edwards and their son Ben L. Edwards. Walking Boston is a tour operator offering historic walking tours.
• Revere Copper ProductsminorOthersCorporate sponsor - descendant company of Paul Revere's copper rolling mill in Canton, Massachusetts, now located in Rome, NY.
• Union Oyster HouseminorOthersCorporate sponsor and neighbor in Boston's historic district.
• Hub Town ToursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate sponsor and Boston-based tour operator.
• Boston Gift ShopminorOthersCorporate sponsor in Boston's gift retail sector.
• Star MarketminorOthersCorporate sponsor - major Boston-area grocery chain.
• Long Wharf MarriottminorOthersCorporate sponsor - hotel partner in Boston waterfront area.
• QRGA LLCminorOthersCorporate sponsor listed on website.
• Revere HotelminorOthersCorporate sponsor named after Paul Revere, located in Boston.
• Paul Revere Heritage SiteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate museum in Canton, MA at the site of Paul Revere's copper mill, dedicated to his industrial legacy and copper working history.
• Massachusetts Cultural CouncilcoreOthersState cultural agency providing funding and recognition, including UP (Universal Participation) designation for accessibility commitment.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Parks of Boston: Federal operator of Boston National Historical Park sites along the Freedom Trail; a partner of Paul Revere House but also a competitor for visitor mindshare, school trips, and educational programming in Revolutionary history.
• Colonial Williamsburg: Massive Revolutionary-history non-profit museum complex operating dozens of historic buildings with similar programming, retail, and education; the broad-incumbent scale comparison for American Revolution-era historic preservation non-profits.

Others

• Freedom Trail Foundation: Non-profit promotional partner that drives Freedom Trail foot traffic among the 16 historic sites including Paul Revere House; comparable as a Boston heritage non-profit, but operating as a marketing umbrella rather than a museum operator.

Direct peers

• Old Sturbridge Village: Major New England living history museum with similar annual visitation scale (~300K-500K), membership tiers, school programs, and gift shop-driven revenue. Comparable in operating complexity and historical-period programming.
• Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum: Boston-based immersive Revolutionary history museum with similar ticketing, school group, and event programming; directly competitive for Boston tourist visits and group bookings.
• Plimoth Patuxet Museums: Massachusetts-based living history museum complex with comparable visitor scale, school-group programming, corporate sponsorship, and gift shop revenue mix focused on early American colonial/Revolutionary history.
• Mount Vernon (George Washington's Estate): Non-profit operating a National Historic Landmark home of a Founding Father with comparable visitor scale (1M+ annually), tiered memberships, museum shop, podcast, and education programming. Closest model peer for American Revolution-era historic house operation.
• Old North Church & Historic Site: Boston historic house/landmark operated by a non-profit; key stop on the Freedom Trail with strong association to the American Revolution and Paul Revere's signal lantern story. Directly comparable in mission, audience, and Freedom Trail economics.
• Historic New England: Regional non-profit that operates dozens of historic house museums across New England, including several in Boston's North End and surrounding towns. Closest peer as a multi-property historic house museum operator with similar preservation, education, and visitation model.

Regional players

• Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library: Mid-Atlantic non-profit operating an American decorative arts museum on a historic estate; comparable in non-profit museum governance, membership/sponsorship model, and craft/preservation mission, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PaulRevere1734
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/paulreverehouse
• Facebookfacebook.com/thepaulreverehouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paul-revere-memorial-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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