Alondra will lead a poetry-writing workshop for teens ages 13-19 years old.

Alondra will lead a poetry-writing workshop for teens, ages 13-19 years old.

Alondra will lead a poetry-writing workshop for teens, ages 13-19 years old.

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Join us for an exclusive speaking program featuring Joe Bagley, City of Boston’s Chief Archaeologist, who will unveil groundbreaking, never-before-heard stories of Charlestown’s earliest residents. Drawn from recent archaeological discoveries, these narratives illuminate the sacrifices made by ordinary families whose homes were sacrificed for the cause of liberty during the American Revolution’s Battle of Bunker Hill. For the first time, the everyday heroes of Charlestown will be identified and commemorated.  

The evening builds to a dramatic crescendo with a live historical reenactment: Paul Revere’s arrival at City Square. Rowing across the Charles River under the shadow of night, Revere will step ashore to confirm that two lanterns glowed in the Old North Church—a signal that sparked a revolution. Watch as he mounts his horse and races off on his legendary “Midnight Ride” to Lexington, a moment that echoes through history.

Encounter Paul and Rachel Revere in their home as he prepares to depart on his Midnight Ride. Tour the museum’s Visitor Center, where museum staff will share the full story of Revere’s adventures on April 18, 1775. 

As the evening progresses, gather in North Square to witness Revere’s departure from his home, and follow in his footsteps as he makes his way stealthily to the waterfront.

Open House is from 5:30 -7:30 p.m.

Departure for waterfront 8:00 p.m.

This evening will feature multiple connected events among partner organizations. As a core element of the festivities, the City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu will officially launch Boston 250, an initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Boston. The full slate of events will run 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. across the North End and Charlestown. 

At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Michelle Wu and Special Guests will headline a short program at the Prado (Paul Revere Mall). At 8:10 p.m., the lanterns in Old North Church will be lit, and a lantern procession will follow Paul Revere to the Waterfront. At 8:30 PM, a drone show over the harbor will further illuminate the evening, and will be immediately followed by Paul Revere’s row from the North End across the harbor to Charlestown. Both the drone show and row will be visible from the North End and Charlestown sides of the Harbor. 

This event is made possible through a partnership with Paul Revere House, Old North Illuminated, the National Parks Service, Bunker Hill 250, and Boston Harbor Now.

The Ride of Paul Revere schedule is as follows:

(All times shown are approximate and are subject to change.)

5:30 p.m. - Paul Revere Bids Farewell (Paul Revere House Museum, North End )

6:30 p.m. - Performance of Revolution’s Edge (Old North Church, North End)

7:30 p.m. - Boston 250 Launch with Mayor Wu and Special Guests (Old North Church, North End)

8:15 p.m. -Illumination and Procession of Lanterns (Old North Church to Langone - Park North End) 

8:30 p.m. -Harborwalk Drone Show and The Row Across Boston Harbor (Langone Park, Charlestown Navy Yard, USS Constitution, USS Constitution Museum)  

8:40 p.m. - Speaking Program in City Square (City Square, Charlestown) 

9:00 p.m. - Paul Revere Arrives at City City Square, Mounted Horseback Ride on Main Street and Illumination of Bunker Hill Monument (Charlestown) 

Taught at the City Hall plaza, this two-hour class is for women who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for women who:

• have never ridden a bike before
• haven't been on a bike for years, or
• can ride a little, but need to practice starting, stopping, turning, and hand signaling.