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Paul Revere's midnight ride to be reenacted — but in broad daylight and with a police escort
The annual ride will follow Revere’s route in daylight with a police escort, and organizers expect thousands of spectators.
- On Monday, a reenactor in Colonial costume traces Paul Revere's historic route through Boston's North End, passing through Charlestown, Somerville, Medford, and Arlington before finishing in Lexington.
- The National Lancer, the state's historic mounted cavalry unit, has organized the ride for over 110 years, with organizer Michelle DiCarlo-Domey noting that thousands gather to see history come alive.
- While Revere navigated rutted, muddy roads 251 years ago, his 21st-century counterpart traverses paved streets and omits historic elements like the boat crossing and his detention by The British.
- Nina Zannieri, executive director of the Paul Revere Memorial Association, emphasized the warning's necessity: "It's important because you have to have someone to meet the British troops."
- The original 1775 mission warned Revolutionary leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock of British movements, leading to the confrontation at Lexington Battle Green and the 11-month Siege of Boston.
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Paul Revere's midnight ride to be reenacted — but in broad daylight and with a police escort
The historic midnight ride of Paul Revere is set to be reenacted Monday but with some modern-day tweaks: It will be run in the middle of the day, and the horse and rider will have a police escort.
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