Lecture: Midnight Ride, Industrial Dawn: Paul Revere's Evolution from Craftsman to Innovative Entrepreneur

Join us March 5 at 2:00 PM for the lecture “Midnight Ride, Industrial Dawn: Paul Revere’s Evolution from Craftsman to Innovative Entrepreneur” by Robert Martello, Professor of the History of Science and Technology at Olin College of Engineering.

Everyone knows of Paul Revere’s midnight ride, but in this lecture Dr. Martello, will explore Revere’s role as an entrepreneur and craftsman.  In the aftermath of the revolution, Revere undertook financial risk and introduced technological innovations which put him at the forefront of the new American economy.  In thista Professor Martello will discuss how Revere transitioned from a colonial artisan to a business-minded manufacturer during the years of the early republic.  A book signing will follow.

Presented free of charge at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, 33 Marrett Road, Lexingtonthanks to the generous sponsorship of the Ruby W. and LaVon P. Linn Foundation. Part of the Enterprise and Craft in the Young Nation Series. Check out our website for more upcoming events at http://www.monh.org/programs/upcoming-programs/