Dreaming with your eyes open Oct 8, 2008
In her lesson, she focused on Paul Revere s Ride, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. She used visual drawings to help depict the poem s imagery, and she discussed the meaning of many of the poet s metaphors and rhyming cadences. (L Observateur, LA)
This week's playlist: Depression made interesting, pulsebeat of the universe and more Sep 9, 2008
The Caesars: Swedish rockers (no known relation to Roxette) save the best track for last on their new Strawberry Weed album, jumbling up backwards guitar, a final feedback freakout and a riff reminiscent of Paul Revere & The Raiders on a thrillingly energetic tune. Pretenders: One of those dazzling tremulous ballad choruses only Chrissie Hynde can reliably write. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Ralph Kovel; wrote antique price guides Sep 7, 2008
Probably their best find, according to Terry Kovel, was a silver sugar castor made by Paul Revere, father of the famous rider and patriot, they found at a house sale. It was coal black, and they paid $15 for it. (Boston Globe)
VIDEO: Meet Mr. 1776 Jul 30, 2008
There's a copy of the famous "One if by land" lantern; a print of Benjamin Franklin during his last trip to France; 19th-century prints of Washington at the Battle of Trenton and at Valley Forge; and an old print of the Boston Massacre that was engraved by Paul Revere ... Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, he went to Paul Revere Elementary School, Nathan Hale Middle School and John Adams High School. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
It was a slipping, sliding, egg-cracking Fourth Jul 6, 2008
The Fry family won the contest with their depiction of Paul Reveres Ride ... Fry said 11 family and friends helped create the sidewalk art that depicts Paul Revere galloping on a horse. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Calif. Man Obsessed with Spirit of 1776 Jul 5, 2008
His elementary school, however, happened to be named after Nathan Hale, his middle school after Paul Revere and his high school after John Adams. It was his curiosity about these historic figures that first sparked Alexander's interest, and he began to research that era. (ABC News -- Business)
SJ Man Keeps Biggest Revolutionary War Collection In West Jul 4, 2008
"Richard Alexander "I went to Paul Revere Elementary School, Nathan Hale Jr. High, and John Adams Sr. High School. The reason I do this (practice law) is -- first of all I grew up with the history. (NBC 11, CA)
All-American, all day Jul 2, 2008
Then make like Paul Revere and head to the National Heritage Museum in Lexington for the enthralling exhibit "Keepers of Tradition: Art and Folk Heritage in Massachusetts." This is not your mom's folk art show: check out the stone fence, the sheet-metal "tin men," and the boat making, as well as the scrimshaw, quilts, and redware pottery. Free. (Boston Globe)
COMMENTARY: Making the case for preserving Lincoln Building Jun 28, 2008
Both Presidents Adams, General Lafayette, Secretary of the Continental Congress, John Hancock, Paul Revere, Boston Tea Party members, a U.S. Secretary of the Navy, the great Civil War Governor John A. Andrew, John James Audubon, an attorney general of the United States, a governor of Maine, President Abraham Lincoln, etc. all had connections to Hingham. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Owners Manual For The United States - Just in time for the 4th of July! Jun 17, 2008
offers high quality reproductions of archival and historic portraits, suitable for boardroom, home, and office, on paper or canvas (including stretched canvas), including: John Adams, Abigail Adams, Samuel Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, John Paul Jones, James Madison, Dolley Madison, Thomas Paine, Paul Revere, George Washington, and Martha Washington. A selection of signature mugs and portrait tshirts designed to match the portrait... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Insiders give you the real Boston Jun 7, 2008
It's easy to pass your days in Boston meandering from one famous site (the Paul Revere House) to another (the Union Oyster House) ... The 2 1/2-mile path from the gold-domed State House to the home of Paul Revere takes you past 16 historic sites. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
GWAC: Climate scientist sounds global warming alarm May 22, 2008
Just as Paul Revere rode through Lexington en route to Concord to warn citizens that something of great consequence was about to happen and that they should prepare to take action, Hansen will be calling upon his fellow citizens to take immediate action with regard to global warming if we wish to preserve a planet similar to that on which civilization developed. In a recent letter to Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons, Hansen made a plea to take a leadership role regarding fossil fuel proliferation in that... (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Prizes appraised at Robbins May 22, 2008
The highest valued item of the night was a letter owned by the Arlington Historical Society requesting a lock of President George Washington s hair, written the month after he died and signed by Paul Revere. The request was granted and the letter could sell for $25,000 to $50,000, according to Whitehurst. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
John DeStefano, 'dean of local mannequin makers,' at 93 May 5, 2008
"Dad also made life-like mannequin figures like 10-foot Santas, Paul Revere astride his horse, and even a fiberglass replica of the Liberty Bell.". When Harvard's Peabody Museum was assembling an exhibit of the Tlingit society of Alaska, Richard said, Mr. DeStefano made the molds directly off the faces of several Tlingits sent to his studio by Harvard. (Boston Globe)
Resor hosting senior conference Apr 21, 2008
Citi Bank Identity Theft Bob Landry City of Marlborough Board of Health Be Prepared -Emergency Preparedness 255 Main Street, Room 101 Nancy Cleary City of Marlborough Board of Health The Flu: What you can do caring for people at home 255 Main Street, Room 109 Tony Trodella City of Marlborough Property Tax Relief Dr. Gary Hylander Paul Revere s Ride Ruth Harriet Jacobs, Ph. D R*A*S*P* Remarkable Aging Smart Person Cheryl Juarie Making the Most of Senior Discounts Jack Gracey Pocket historian... (Beacon Villager, MA)
T schedule for Patriots Day/Marathon Monday Apr 18, 2008
PAUL REVERE HOUSE EVENTS: At Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston ... On April 20 from 1-4 p.m. discover the techniques Paul Revere used to engrave and print incendiary broadsides, political cartoons and currency to pay soldiers, as Gary Gregory produces copies of Revere s famous Massacre engraving ... On April 21 from 10-11:30 a.m., find out what really happened on Paul Revere s ride. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
History of Arlington Street Names Apr 18, 2008
Paul Revere and his Midnight Ride from Charlestown to Lexington on the night of April 18, 1775 require no more than this introduction ... In 1775, however, the road included portions of today s lower Appleton Street and all of Paul Revere Road, before resuming the path of modern Massachusetts Avenue ... The Globe described McBride s Paul Revere celebration as an event of much interest. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Celebrations Apr 17, 2008
The Lincoln Minute Men re-told the story of Paul Revere's famous ride during the annual Paul Revere Capture Ceremony at Minute Man National Historical Park last weekend. Thu Apr 10, 2008, 12:27 PM EDT. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Lemoore schools use art to showcase American history Apr 3, 2008
"And with a picture, you can look at it and tell what's going on. Reading sometimes is more complicated because of the vocabulary or hard words." Guerzon's favorite work that she had studied so far from "Picturing America" was "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," which was a 24 by 36 inch reproduction of Grant Wood's 1931 oil on masonite. In Guerzon's class, led by teacher Patricia Dondero, students were working on Tuesday with their "elbow partners" -- students sitting next to them -- to answer... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Oakland school district receives reproductions of famed works of art spanning centuries Mar 31, 2008
For example, he said social studies teacher Judy Duzan used reproductions of John Singleton Copley s Paul Revere painting and Grant Wood s The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere painting in her lessons. In addition, Hinson said he displays a different selection of the posters each month in the library. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mile-High Ink Club Mar 27, 2008
SHOVE Paul Revere and his midnight ride. Listen, my children, and you shall hear the late night run of David Paterson. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Back to the Future: The Fondling Father Cues Our Politics Mar 27, 2008
There are portraits of Washington, Paul Revere and Abraham Lincoln ... There are portraits of Washington, Paul Revere and Abraham Lincoln. (Townhall.com)
Oh brotherhood, where art thou? Mar 24, 2008
More than 150 objects are on display, including a ladle made by member Paul Revere, plus photos and documents from the Grand Lodge's history. Today's hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (Boston Globe)
A developing problem in Canton Mar 7, 2008
The biggest development currently before Canton is the proposed Paul Revere Commons, slated to be built on the Plymouth Rubber site ... School officials had been concerned Paul Revere Commons might cause a rise in enrollment beyond the students coming directly out of the development ... Connery called that the echo effect, but said people looking to downsize were likely going to do so regardless of whether Paul Revere Commons is built. (Canton Journal, MA)
Western cooking ‘class’ offered Feb 21, 2008
George Washington fed his troops with this equipment, and Paul Revere is credited with developing the flat-topped version with the turned-up edge. As settlers moved across the land, the Dutch oven was probably the most important utensil stored on the wagon or carried by pack animals, Wilkins explained. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Owner says snuffbox is art by Revere. Experts say he should pinch himself. Feb 20, 2008
Everyone wants to own a piece of history, especially if there is a chance that it was made by Paul Revere ... Dionne was smitten with the notion that the knickknack he had spotted had been made by Paul Revere ... "If the box could open up and talk, it would be screaming, 'Paul Revere,' " said Dionne, a gregarious building contractor from Providence. (Boston Globe)
For Travaglini, it's a picture-perfect return Jan 20, 2008
"They are as proud of Bob as people were about General Hooker and Paul Revere and John Hancock," Kiley said. "There is a desire to honor his accomplishments appropriately.". (Boston Globe)
Bouncing around a proposal Dec 1, 2007
The new owners of the Plymouth Rubber property have said they will not demolish either the Paul Revere barn, shown here, or the copper rolling mill, which are both more than 200 years old ... (Canton Development Properties) bought the property with plans to clean up the site and build a first class, mixed-use development, said Margaret Murphy, spokeswoman for the developer, which initially termed its project Riverview Station but is now in the process of creating a new name that may honor Paul... (Canton Journal, MA)
What's your most memorable letter? Nov 28, 2007
How his great-grandson, Stephen Crane, got the family into papermaking and sold paper for currency to Paul Revere for the Colonies first paper money. How Crane s innovations over the years produced thin paper for Bibles and thick paper for diplomas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Congressional Paul Revere Warns Nation About Islamofascist Threat Nov 20, 2007
Today in Investor's Business Daily stock analysis and business news. Maintaining a high level of vigilance against a patient, stateless and often invisible enemy hiding behind a religion isn't easy, especially in politically correct Washington. (Investors Business Daily)
Treasures from the past Nov 2, 2007
Pictured are a sideboard, from New York, dated 1795-1805, and urn-shaped knife boxes, from England, dated 1790-1800, bequest of Henry Francis du Pont, and tankards, by Paul Revere, Boston, 1772, gift of Henry Francis du Pont ... Pictured are a sideboard, from New York, dated 1795-1805, and urn-shaped knife boxes, from England, dated 1790-1800, bequest of Henry Francis du Pont, and tankards, by Paul Revere, Boston, 1772, gift of Henry Francis du Pont. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
• Connecticut Book Awards Presented Sep 24, 2007
Children's Author: Lane Smith for "John, Paul, George (Hyperion). This book takes an entertaining look at school-age versions of the country's founding fathers - John Hancock, Paul Revere, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, too, despite not being in the title. Knitting history with humorous explanations for how they got their reputations - Hancock's big signature on a chalkboard in school - Lane delves into the characters who shaped America. Children's Illustrator:... (FOX61, CT)
No ordinary painter Sep 16, 2007
So while Boston has a well-known image built of famous icons such as Paul Revere, the Red Sox, and the Public Garden, it's Crite who offers a more unique view of Boston, one seen by a devotedly observant resident. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
NW rocker opens Portland's premiere R&R cafe Aug 28, 2007
It's named for the former lead singer for one of this country's and the Northwest's own iconic groups of the sixties, Paul Revere and the Raiders. "It still doesn't feel real" said Mark Lindsay. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Art Museums of Boston & Cambridge Jun 14, 2007
Its collection of 450,000 works of art include Asian sculptures, Egyptian mummies, silver crafted by Paul Revere, and china and furniture from around the world. There are stunning paintings by Impressionists artists such as Degas, Mary Cassatt, and Monet. (Suite101.com)
Cow art contest yields much moolah May 31, 2007
Revol-Moo- Tion is a life-sized ceramic cow with fanciful murals of Paul Revere making his midnight ride on a bovine and George Washington crossing a river full of ice cream. Bolgiano, 17, created the "historic" cow with the help of fellow students and her art teacher, Anne Walker. (Towson Times, MD)
Let's Celebrate January Apr 20, 2007
Lots of great ideas to do in the month of January. Check out all of these fun January ideas. (Suite101.com)
Big Dig gone, North End tells tourists charm is back Apr 14, 2007
Long an attraction for tourists who came for an Italian meal and to see historical sites like the church where lanterns set Paul Revere on his midnight ride, the North End is being touted by promoters who want to forge a new image of a retail paradise where high-end shopping goes hand-in-hand with old world charm. "We are trying to create a situation where we have art stores, small boutiques, and shoe stores," said Joanne Prevost Anzalone , a local realtor and former president of the... (Boston Globe)
Epcot's fabulous flowers Apr 7, 2007
" Gardens from afar: See the Chinese zodiac in topiaries, the Norway Troll Trek, Italian container gardens, Spices of Life in Morocco, bonsai in Japan, Chinese bonsai in China, and the Fragrance Garden in France.Watery worlds: Look for the creative water gardens and Canada's Water Works, about how people use water. Topiary: See the topiary pirate tableau at the entrance and the Lion King topiaries between China and Germany. Flower Power concerts: Classic stars perform three times daily. This... (Florida Today)
Small town tour of Kentucky Mar 31, 2007
The Jack Jouett house, built in 1797, was home to the Revolutionary War hero called the "Paul Revere of the South.". Some horse farms are open for tours, but you generally must call ahead. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Happy 200th birthday, Longfellow Feb 27, 2007
Listen my children, and you shall hearOf the midnight ride of Paul Revere. Paul Reveres Ride made the silversmith a national hero some 50 years after his death ... If the name of the other alarm-rider that night, Robert Dawes, had rhymed a bit better, he might be as well known as Paul Revere. (MSNBC -- Travel)
New issue honors Longfellow Feb 25, 2007
Revolutionary War hero Paul Revere's famous ride warning his Boston compatriots of the arrival of British troops is a fixture in American history ... The background art shows scenes from Paul Revere's ride ... His most famous poem "Paul Revere's Ride," was originally published in the "Atlantic Monthly" in 1861 and its opening lines are still well known: "Listen, my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere.". (Buffalo News -- Arts)
The urban reality of City Hall, then and now Feb 5, 2007
The audio-visual arts world could also revive General Joseph Warren giving riding orders to William Dawes and Paul Revere in 1775; George Washington, John Adams and John Quincy Adams working and worshipping; American inventors Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Samuel F. B. Morse learning their trade; Fred Allen , Red Buttons and Phil Silvers leavin' em' laughin' on the burlesque stage. Historians and preservationists helped George Gloss save Sears Crescent in 1961 and interest in local... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
More of this story Jan 27, 2007
Boston Massacre - Paul Revere engraving, 1770 ... Paul Revere, , silversmith, artist and engraver, did the first documented American military engraving. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
State may seek its own bard Jan 19, 2007
As a teenager Kahn, 69, had to memorize several poems, including Rudyard Kipling s Gunga Din and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow s Paul Revere s Ride. The poet laureate would promote poetry to children and work with educational programs. (Winona Daily News, MN)
