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Forbes
10-05-2025
- General
- Forbes
Riding Into The Light Of Our Times
American silversmith, engraver, and Revolutionary patriot Paul Revere (1735 - 1818) rides to warn ... More the people of Massachusetts that the British troops were advancing by boat, April 1775. Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five. These opening lines of 'Paul Revere's Ride' by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow are familiar to American schoolchildren. And so they—including me—grow up knowing the story of Paul Revere riding from Boston to Lexington to warn the Patriots that the British troops were headed their way. What followed the next morning were the 'shots heard round the world,' sparking the American Revolution. For most, however, Revere faded into quaint memory, a hero not quite forgotten but not well remembered. Fortunately, The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America, by Kostya Kennedy, brings Revere to life fully, making him not simply a patriot for his time but a beacon for our time, too. Revere was well-known in his time. Kennedy cites author Malcolm Gladwell's depiction of Revere as a "connector," that is, someone who met and mingled well with others, and so became a trusted resource. Everyone knew Paul Revere is a refrain that echoes throughout the book. How he became so well-known by everyone from leading Patriots like Sam Adams and John Hancock to British military officers, including General George Gage, is worthy of exploration. His traits are instructive to this day. Connector. A respected tradesman, Revere became a Mason, a not uncommon association for Colonial Americans, including some of our Founding Fathers. He was loyal to his lodge and headed it. There, at the meetings, he became steeped in the patriot resistance to the Crown's imposition of punitive taxes. Some of Innovator. Revere's father was an immigrant from France who embraced the Colonial American ways, becoming a silversmith, a trade he passed along to his son. Revere used that skill to teach himself to become an engraver and later a dentist, fashioning implants for his patients. He also learned to roll copper, becoming a bellmaker and munitions maker during the War of 1812. Stamina. We know Revere for his 20-mile Ride that fateful night in April 1775, but Revere made many more rides, in particular, riding to and from New York and onto Philadelphia and back to Boston, a journey of 700 miles. He was carrying messages from Committees of Correspondence discussing how they would react to ever-tightening coercive acts by the Crown. As an expert horseman, Revere had the skills to keep a steady pace and stamina to ride night and day, stopping occasionally for an overnight rest and to switch horses. Courage. During Revere's Ride, he knew full well that someone like him could be stopped and detained and even slain if he were caught. And just outside Lexington, he was stopped by British officers who could have shot him on the spot. When they queried him, he told them exactly where he was going and why. Honesty was his trademark, and he was not about to lie, even to save himself. The officers instead stripped the bridle from his horse, Brown Beauty, leaving Revere to walk into Lexington rather than ride. Citizen. Revere was a Patriot. He lived his love of country through service to the cause of Liberty, yes, but also to service to his community. He practiced this as a tradesman, a member of his church, and a lodge master—a true communitarian. These traits Revere demonstrated made him a trusted man in a dangerous time. We can take from his example that we should be open to change, find ways to maximize our skills, and stand true to our values. "It was Revere at the start and center of it all," writes Kostya Kennedy. It was Revere, booted and spurred, who raised the resistance, who helped deliver the first, fateful stand."
Axios
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Ohio gearing up for America's 250th birthday
We're about 250 days away from celebrating America's 250th birthday throughout 2026. State of play: Ohio's Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial is not only highlighting the nation's founding in 1776, but all the history made since then. Along with planning next year's festivities, the commission is helping communities develop lasting historical projects. The latest: It just awarded dozens of grants statewide, including some to pay for new Westerville murals and a "Transportation Open House" in Hilliard featuring old trains, planes and automobiles. There's also a tree planting project and a new Creativity Trail featuring sites like the local Thurber House and Ohio Craft Museum. The big picture: July 4, 2026, is the big day, though state humanities councils face planning difficulties due to recent DOGE federal funding cuts. Yes, but: The Ohio legislature is funding most of our commission's grants, programs and marketing, so we're not affected, a spokesperson tells us. Gov. Mike DeWine's budget proposal seeks $10 million more over the next two fiscal years. The House budget bill obliged, while the Senate is still negotiating its own bill. The intrigue: The Statehouse recently paid tribute to Paul Revere's famous midnight ride 250 years ago, placing two lights inside the cupola.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Salem commemorates ride of Paul Revere 250 years later
SALEM, Ohio (WKBN) — It was 250 years ago last Friday that Paul Revere made his famous ride through the countryside of Massachusetts, warning that the British were coming. The Ride of Revere event in Salem was commemorated with a reenactment of the ride, starting with the lighting of two lanterns on Lincoln Plaza, followed by a man on horseback dressed up as Paul Revere riding down East State Street and into the park proclaiming that the 'regulars' were coming. It was all part of what was called Two Light Night. 'The state of Ohio had asked that all city halls put two lights up in the city hall to commemorate that and just kind of celebrate, and so in the city of Salem, we don't do boring. We wanted to make it really exciting,' said Salem Mayor Cyndi Dickey. About 150 people watched history repeat itself. The event also included a reading of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 'Paul Revere's Ride.' TJ Renninger contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Salem honoring American Revolution's 250th anniversary
SALEM, Ohio (WKBN) — Saturday marked the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, the night before was Paul Revere's famous ride. Monday evening in Salem, they're commemorating the historic midnight ride. It's part of a nationwide initiative called 'Two Lights for Tomorrow,' kicking off celebrations of the United States' 250th birthday. This initiative calls for two lights to be displayed in statehouses across the country, honoring the famous signal 'one if by land, and two if my sea.' In Columbus Friday, two lights were displayed in the statehouse, and Salem wanted to take part as well. 'We do have an area businessman who is a descendant of William Dawes; we thought that was interesting,' Salem Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey said. 'We also had been asked to put two lights up, and we thought we can do better.' The event starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Plaza Gazebo. The mayor says the whole program will be about 30-45 minutes, and it's happening rain or shine. 'We will have a reading of the actual history of Paul Revere's ride, and the person doing that reading will be William Dawes, who is a namesake and descendant of the actual William Dawes who rode with Paul Revere that evening,' Dickey said. This Two Light Night is a kickoff to the America 250 celebrations, which the Mayor says Salem is excited to take part in. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Runners, spectators flock to 129th Boston Marathon
BOSTON (WPRI) — It's officially Marathon Monday. Roughly 32,000 athletes from more than 100 countries are in Massachusetts to run in the 129th Boston Marathon. The men's wheelchair race kicks off the day at 9:06 a.m., followed by the women's wheelchair race at 9:09 a.m. and the handcycle and duo teams at 9:30 a.m. The professional men and women begin their race around 9:40 a.m., with the last wave of participants starting at 11:15 a.m. Boston Marathon 2025: What you need to know Mayor Michelle Wu spoke Friday about celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, and compared Paul Revere's ride to the triumph of running in Boston. 'At its core, what we're celebrating tonight and what we're celebrating on Monday are the same thing: resilience,' Wu explained. 'The resilience of our city, of our people, of the human spirit. It's the ability to persevere and push through against all odds. It's a determination to respond to tragedy with strength and kindness and resolve to build a better world.' Local law enforcement and security will be tight to ensure the athletes and the people who come to cheer them on are safe. FBI Agent Allen Davis said the organization is not aware of any threats, but will still be moving forward with extreme caution. 'We have a comprehensive safety plan in place and we are ready to support this year's Boston Marathon, as we continue to serve all of the neighborhoods throughout the City of Boston,' Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said. 'We thank the public for your cooperation, you are our most crucial partner in public safety. Please work with us to ensure a family-friendly, safe event.' One of the best parts of the Boston Marathon is the charity program, where athletes work to raise money for nonprofits. Members of the Rhode Island State will also be among the thousands of participants. They will be running to raise money for a charity that helps kids and their families impacted by cancer. A 23-year-old Cranston man is also running in the Boston Marathon, his first marathon, for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — a cause that's become close to his heart. Keegan Reilly is raising money for 'Team Christine' — a Dedham-based nonprofit honoring his boss' late wife, who died from pancreatic cancer. Aside from those running for charity are those who qualified for the race, which is no easy feat. Sarah Korenbaum, of North Attleboro, is running her third Boston Marathon. She recently joined an exclusive club, becoming one of only about 560 runners to run all seven major marathons, and she did it with a rare genetic disorder. Korenbaum suffers from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), which affects the body's connective tissues and can cause skin hyperextensibility and joint hypermobility. Another local qualifier is 18-year-old Chris Vachon. The Portsmouth high schooler is one of only a few dozen runners his age in the field, and he says it's a dream come true. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
