Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride

On April 13th and 18th, the Island County Museum, Kingfisher Bookstore, Historic Whidbey, Coupeville Chamber of Commerce, and Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association will host a Two Lights for Tomorrow event!

Two Lights for Tomorrow is a nationwide initiative to commence the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America.The famous ride of Paul Revere occurred overnight on April 18 – 19, 1775.

Two Lights for Tomorrow originated out of multi-state collaboration at A Common Cause to All in Williamsburg and uses the imagery of that shining light 250 years ago as a uniting call to action today for our fellow citizens, no matter where they are, to commemorate and remind ourselves that our history is about working together for a better tomorrow.

Schedule of Events

Sunday, April 13

• “The truer story of Paul Revere’s Ride” with Lynn Hyde 6:30 p.m., Coupeville Library

Friday, April 18

• For Kids: Reading of Longfellow’s famous poem, “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” at the Kingfisher Book Store

  • 10:00 a.m. – preschoolers

  • 4:00 p.m. – elementary schoolers

• SHHH! Express messenger Paul Revere rides from Boston! Gather outside the Island County Historical Museum at 7:45 p.m. to hear urgent news from the Sons of Liberty!! Bring your lanterns!! TELL NO TORIES!! (reception & reading to follow)