April 18, 1775
Minute men were people who could act at a minutes notice

It wasn’t only Paul Revere who rode, two other men named William and Dawes did as well

Paul’s mission was to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams the British were coming

once he got into town he said: “The British are coming!”

Paul hung two lanterns, which meant the british would come by land

Locations:lexington, Concord

photo from:Smithsonianmag.com