Roughly 250 years ago, five riders took to nighttime roads to warn their neighbors of an imminent military threat to the colonists who were about to throw off their imperialist overlords. The most famous, Paul Revere only got part way on his planned ride and was captured. He was joined and assisted by William Dawes (who was thrown from his horse) and Samuel Prescott, who actually made it all the way to Concord after the three had to try to avoid hostile forces on the way.
Why Five Riders?
Roughly 250 years ago, five riders took to nighttime roads to warn their neighbors of an imminent military threat to the colonists who were about to throw off their imperialist overlords. The most famous, Paul Revere only got part way on his planned ride and was captured. He was joined and assisted by William Dawes (who was thrown from his horse) and Samuel Prescott, who actually made it all the way to Concord after the three had to try to avoid hostile forces on the way.