The Paul Revere Memorial Association has a collection of at least several hundred items that we affectionately term “Reverabilia,” or items made with a reference to Paul Revere. Spanning over a century and ranging from advertisements to collectibles to fine art, these objects offer a variety of versions of Revere’s story, some factual and some fanciful. In honor of the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s and others’ Midnight Ride on April 18, this gallery provides a look at a handful of the artifacts in our collection. 

This plaque was offered to customers by the Spurr coffee company as part of an elaborate series of promotions. The two- by three-foot plaque was made of plaster, but the example in our collection is painted a bronze color.

The Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts has commissioned at least five different limited-edition miniatures of Paul Revere. This one, reminiscent of the John Singleton Copley portrait, is the earliest, and has its date of issue on the front.

This advertisement for REO Motors is one of many that use Paul Revere as an emblem of speed.

These two advertisements for air ride sirens from the 1950s both feature Paul Revere. The one on the left is from a municipal planning magazine, and the one on the right is from The Saturday Evening Post.

Sometimes, Revere’s ride has simply been used because it’s a famous historical event, without any real reference to the content.

The Boston Potato Chip Company took playful liberties with Paul Revere’s story in the 1990s.

Paul Revere is often used as a symbol of Boston, as in this magnet in our collection.

This Paul Revere postage stamp is postmarked in Boston April 18, 1958, the first day the stamp was released.

We hope you enjoyed this brief virtual tour! Members can read a more in-depth discussion of Reverabilia in the Spring 2025 Revere House Gazette, and visitors can view a different selection of Reverabilia artifacts on display in our visitor center.