Paul Revere and Freemasonry: Why he almost left the Fraternity [10 minute recap]

In the spring of 1775, tensions between the American colonies and the British government were simmering. Paul Revere, a silversmith by trade and an active patriot, found himself in the heart of these turbulent times in Boston, Massachusetts.

Born on January 1, 1735, Revere was a respected figure in his community, known for his craftsmanship and his fervent support for American independence. He was a member of the Sons of Liberty, a secret society formed to protect the rights of the colonists and resist British oppression.

On the evening of April 18, 1775, Revere received critical information from his fellow patriot Dr. Joseph Warren: the British troops were planning to march from Boston to the nearby town of Concord. Their mission? To seize and destroy military supplies stockpiled by the colonists.