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Portrait of Paul Revere by J.S. Copley, circa 1768

The Life of Paul Revere

Paul Revere was a silversmith and patriot who lived in Boston, Massachusetts during the American Revolution. He is most famous for alerting the local militia to the approaching British forces… Read more »

Revolutionary Era   
"The Battle of Bunker Hill" oil painting by Howard Pyle, circa 1897

The Battle of Bunker Hill

The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the early battles of the Revolutionary War and the most significant battle of the Siege of Boston. The battle took place on… Read more »

Revolutionary Era   
Lithograph of the Boston Massacre by John Bufford, circa 1856

Timeline of the American Revolution

The American Revolution took place between 1765 and 1783 but many important events led up to it and a few that followed. Here are the events of the American Revolution… Read more »

Revolutionary Era   
Lithograph of the Boston Massacre by John Bufford, circa 1856

The Boston Massacre

The Boston Massacre was a historic event that occurred in Boston, Massachusetts on the night of March 5, 1770. It is believed to be one of many events that caused… Read more »

Revolutionary Era   
John Proctor's Memorial Marker, Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Salem Mass, November 2015. Photo Credit: Rebecca Brooks

The Witchcraft Trial of John Proctor

John Proctor was a successful farmer and the first male to be named a witch during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Proctor was born in Assington, England on October… Read more »

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