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Midnight Ride Storytelling Program at Paul Revere House

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FREE for NORTH END RESIDENTS!

The Revere House is holding our annual recreations of Paul Revere’s Ride for families next week and we still have lots of spaces open on Wednesday, and Thursday. See times and description below!

Midnight Ride Storytelling Program
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 3:00 – 4:30
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 10:00 – 11:30
Find out what really happened on Paul Revere’s ride! Watch a short slide program that separates the facts from the myths, then retrace Revere’s route from his home to the banks of the Charles River.
Participants don hats and carry props as they go, taking on the roles of Paul and Rachel Revere, their children, British soldiers, rowers, John Hancock and Samuel Adams. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 617-523-2338. $4.50 for children ages 6 to 10 and for accompanying adults.

We’ve also got special public events happening on Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and next Saturday, check out our website for more information:http://www.paulreverehouse.org/events/
Hope to see you here soon!

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