Concord Museum curator David Wood interprets the lantern that signaled Paul Revere and his deposition of what he did on the eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
This educational video explores themes discussed in the 2021 NEH summer institute The News Media and the Making of America, 1730-1800.
Primary sources, listed in order of appearance
The following primary sources were discussed in this video.
| Timestamp | Thumbnail | Title | Item details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0:10 |
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Paul Revere Lantern | Concord Museum description |
| 0:45 |
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Paul Revere's deposition, draft, circa 1775 | Massachusetts Historical Society description |
| 2:23 |
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John Hancock trunk (at the Worcester Historical Museum) | See page 83 of the electronic copy of Beyond Midnight |
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