In this episode of Inspired by History, Rebecca Barry interviews Nathan Raab about an archive of documents related to Paul Revere and a Colonial-era church in Massachusetts. The conversation covers Revere’s historical significance during the American Revolution, the rarity of his autograph, and the context of these historical documents which span from 1760 to 1809. Highlighting the journey of Revere's documents from his Midnight Ride to his creation of a church bell in Arlington, Massachusetts, the episode also delves into the lives and contributions of the lesser-known Minutemen and community members whose stories are captured in this fascinating archive.

00:00 Introduction to Inspired by History

00:31 Paul Revere's Midnight Ride and Historical Documents

01:34 The Rarity and Significance of Revere's Autograph

02:16 Lexington, Concord, and Monotomy

03:17 The Church and Community of Arlington, Massachusetts

04:11 Inside the Archive

05:56 The Revolutionary Spirit Captured in Documents

08:58 Conclusion and Reflections