Paul Revere is most known for his famous midnight ride. But the American patriot was also an extraordinary entrepreneur. Revere was a successful silversmith at a young age. After a failed military career, he returned to the silver business.…
After 200 years, a time capsule buried by Paul Revere and Col. William Scollay was opened. The time capsule contains silver and gold coins from 1652 to 1855 and several sheets of newspaper. They will be on display briefly and…
President Barack Obama opened a speech on National Security Agency (NSA) reform by referencing historical figure Paul Revere. Obama spoke about "The Sons of Liberty," calling them the first secret surveillance group. Revere was a highly connected individual, and critics…
In 1996, Congress commissioned the National Park Service to compile a list of sites and landmarks that played a part in the American Revolution. From battlefields to encampments, meeting houses to museums, these places offer us a chance to rediscover…