Paul Revere's House

Paul Revere was a master silversmith, bellmaker, and general all-around people's guy. He also had the unique charge of riding south to warn the militias in those towns when the British Redcoasts were approaching. When the time came he rode out successfully warning his colonial counterparts. The book, The Tipping Point, describes how Revere was a real networker and highly personable. These characteristics greatly facilitated his ride south. He knew exactly where to go and with whom to talk. The man charged with riding north, William Dawes, did not share these qualities and his effort has been nearly lost to history.

25 May 2004