"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem “Paul Revere’s Ride,” taught in classrooms across the United ...

On the evening of April 18, 1775, two lanterns were illuminated from the tower of The Old North Church in Boston to alert the colonists that British forces were advancing across the Charles River.

LEXINGTON, MA ‒ Everyone knows the story. At least, a version of it. Sitting cross-legged on matted classroom rugs, elementary school students each year are read the famous opening lines of Henry ...

The 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride is being commemorated with reenactments and events in Boston and Lexington. Revere alerted colonial militias of the approaching British troops ...

Clandestine signals, a courageous rider, shouts in the dark, and suddenly roused patriots rallying to defend their homes and liberties. The most famous midnight gallop in American history is as ...

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem “Paul Revere’s Ride,” taught in classrooms across the United States for over a century, begins with the line: “Listen, my children, and you shall hear of the ...

Paul Revere, portrayed by Peter Johnson riding Island Girl, delivered the famous two lights to Lincoln Plaza for the ceremony. (Photo by Morgan Ahart) SALEM — Salem commemorated the 250th anniversary ...