Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” (see below) is based on historic events, but it is more of a tale and not a historical account. Longfellow wrote the poem after taking a tour of ...

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 ...

Bing (Casey at the Bat) once again brings his love of history and attention to detail to bear in Longfellow's classic poem. Even before the famous opening lines ("Listen, my children, and you shall ...

You learned of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere in History class, but did you know that there were actually three men involved in that mission? The tale of Paul Revere's ride in the famous poem by ...

It was twelve by the village clock, When he crossed the bridge into Medford town. He heard the crowing of the cock, And the barking of the farmer’s dog, And felt the damp of the river fog, That rises ...

On Friday night, Bostonians and history buffs alike were invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary Midnight Ride warning of the arrival of British Army troops. To ...

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” (see below) is based on historic events, but it is more of a tale and not a historical account. Longfellow wrote the poem after taking a tour of ...

Every school child learns the mythology of Paul Revere's ride. Though the truth is murkier, the story has inspired ...