Well known patriot, Paul Revere, was a silversmith and an engraver born in Boston on January 1, 1735. He had already acquired a reputation as a designer of fine silverware, elegant tankards, bowls, pitchers and tea sets, which have been treasured through the centuries. Paul Revere, however, is best known for his famous ride to alert the revolutionaries (people against the King of England) about British movements.

Paul Revere took part in the Boston Tea Party in 1773. He carried messages to the revolutionaries, and although his role is exaggerated, he did take part along with two others in a historic midnight ride on April 18, 1775 to warn that the British were coming. Paul was stopped by British scouts, but one of the others actually got through to warn the patriots.

As another part of his efforts on behalf of the revolution, Paul engraved printing plates and printed money for the Massachusetts Colony. He designed the First United Colonies official seal as well as the seal still used today by the State of Massachusetts.

He accomplished many things in his lifetime, including establishing a gunpowder mill and serving as a major in the Boston Militia. He operated a brass factory and made sheet copper. Paul Revere died in Boston on May 10, 1818.