We're comparing the famous ride of Paul Revere to ANOTHER courageous ride this week. At the time of his ride, Paul Revere was a 41-year-old member of the militia. He was able to warn two men of the danger of their impending arrest during his 22-mile ride under a clear, dark sky. Sybil Ludington, a 16-year-old girl with no training, rode almost twice as far, in a dress, in the pouring rain to call the members of her father's militia back to his farm... over 400 men answered her call.
To learn about the Midnight Ride in Paul Revere's own words (and see his handwriting), visit the link here: https://www.paulreverehouse.org/reveres-own-words/