A 14-Year-Old Historian Brings the First Day of the American Revolution to Life

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You’ve probably heard that during his famous midnight ride through the Massachusetts countryside to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the impending British occupation of Lexington and Concord, Paul Revere shouted, “The British are coming!” But that’s not quite true. Sabrina Bhattacharjya, a 14-year-old history enthusiast and founder of Lex250, shares the real story—and brings to life the first day of the American Revolution. We'd like to thank Constituting America for bringing this story to our attention.

A 14-Year-Old Historian Brings the First Day of the American Revolution to Life