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Paul goes to school
Revere attended the North Boston Writing between the ages of 7 and 13. The young Paul was able to read books on chemistry, the subject that was related to his profession http://www.paul-revere-heritage.com/images/old-havard.jpg picture of his school -
Becomes a apprentice blacksmith
He leaves school at the age of thirteen a common practice at the time to apprentice as a silversmith under his father in 1748. -
Paul Revere enlists in the provincial army.
Revere enlists in the provincial army in February 1756, possibly to secure a steady income in the weak economy. He becomes a second lieutenant in the French and Indian War. -
paul marries
After returning to Boston, Revere quickly marries Sarah Orne, with whom he eventually has eight children. -
Paul Revere Joins 'The Sons Of Liberty'
The Sons of Liberty was a secret organization of American patriots which originated in the pre-independence British North American colonies. They existed in almost every colony, and they were growing very fast. -
His wife dies
Sarah Orne dies, and, within the same year, Revere marries Rachel Walker, with whom he has an additional eight children. -
Paul Revere Becomes A Member of The First Patriot Intelligence Network, 'The Mechanics'
The first Patriot intelligence network on record was a secret group in Boston known as the "mechanics." The group grew out of the sons of liberty. -
The Ride Of Paul Revere
His famous Midnight Ride occurred on the night of April 18/April 19, 1775. He was instructed to ride from Boston to Lexington to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the movements of the British Army. -
Paul Revere opens The Revere Copper Company
The Revere Copper Company was North America's first rolled copper mill. Revere rolled copper was used to cover the original wooden dome of the Massachusetts State House. -
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow writes a poem
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow publishes the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” This poem was written 43 years after his death. It made him more famous.
