Join Paul Revere House staff people as they review the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride on the 250th anniversary of his now famous adventure. Learn new angles to the story that you may have never learned in school and discover how the humble silversmith became famous long after his death at the venerable age […]

Various locations, all elements FREE Honor the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride with a variety of events happening at the Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Langone Park, the Charlestown Navy Yard, USS Constitution, the USS Constitution Museum, Boston Harbor, and Charlestown’s City Square throughout the evening. For a complete listing of the […]

From 5:30-7:30, Encounter Paul and Rachel Revere in their home as he prepares to depart on his Midnight Ride. Tour the museum’s Visitor Center, where museum staff will share the full story of Revere’s adventures on April 18, 1775. At 8:00, gather in North Square to witness Revere’s departure from his home, and follow in […]

Diane Lent brings to life Harriet Revere, one of Paul Revere’s 16 children. Join her in reminiscing about her father’s dramatic life, the adventures of her many siblings, nieces, and nephews, and growing up in the historic North End. Performances start at 1:00, 1:45, and 2:30 PM.

Chat with Paul’s wife, Rachel (portrayed by History At Play’s Judith Kalaora) as she roams throughout the site. You may come across her in the house, the garden, or relaxing in the courtyard if the weather is fine. Learn more about the dangerous missions her husband undertakes, the many children she is raising, and life […]

Join us in the Paul Revere House Courtyard Garden to draw your own postcard (we will mail it for you!) Whether your artwork focuses on a single leaf, documents the Revere House in its setting, or imagines the Revere Family’s kitchen garden as it once stood on that site, we hope you enjoy a peaceful […]

Stop by to chat with Hopestill Bradley, a member of the Massachusetts Militia in 1775, as portrayed by Henry Cooke. Learn how militia members drilled and the conditions they faced in the days immediately following the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

Michael Lepage brings Boston’s favorite patriot vividly to life. Learn about the details of his Midnight Ride, his many children, and his work as a gold and silversmith. Performances at 1:00, 1:45, and 2:30 PM.

Try on reproduction colonial clothes, just like the ones Paul Revere’s kids wore, write with quill pens, or play an 18th century game with your companions.

Enjoy musical selections played by members of the largest junior fife and drum corps in New England. William Diamond Fife and Drum Corps are based in Lexington, MA, so are particularly appropriate visitors for the week of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride!