by prhlearnrebstg | May 2, 2024 | Midnight Ride
Letter from Paul to Rachel Revere, April 1775 Midnight Ride About Item: This is a letter Paul wrote in 1775 to his wife Rachel. At the time, he was outside of Boston after his famous Midnight Ride and it was too dangerous to return home. He and Rachel were...
by prhlearnrebstg | Apr 23, 2024 | Family
Paul Revere’s Document Box, 1775-1800 Family About Item: Paul Revere likely used this leather box that features his initials to hold important personal or household records. It is decorated with brass straps. From the collection of Paul Revere Memorial...
by prhlearnrebstg | Apr 18, 2024 | Family
Posnet, 1780-1800 Citizenship About Item: This small three legged sauce pan would be set over hot coals on the hearth to slowly melt sugar or chocolate, or to slow cook other food. It has a history of ownership by Paul Revere. From the collection of Paul Revere...
by prhlearnrebstg | Apr 3, 2024 | Family
Paul Revere’s House, 1770-1800 About Item: Paul Revere bought his first home in 1770 when he was 35 years old. He moved in with his first wife Sarah Orne Revere and their six children. Over the course of his thirty years owning the home, lots of life events...
by prhlearnrebstg | Apr 2, 2024 | Family
Sewing Table, ca. 1810 Family About Item: Though most items of clothing were purchased or ordered from a professional tailor or seamstress. Sewing was a basic life skill learned by boys and girls as part of their practical education, so that they could mend or...
