All Welcome: The event is open to all.
One week before the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary ride, bestselling author Kostya Kennedy comes to Lawrenceville with fresh research into lesser-known aspects of a well-known story. On April 18, 1775, Revere, a Boston silversmith and Sons of Liberty activist, set off on a borrowed horse to alert American colonists of advancing Crown troops aiming to crush their revolt. He wasn’t alone that night; Revere had made 18 rides to share intelligence about Crown troop movements. This ride was crucial, marking a pivotal moment in the American Revolution. In The Ride, Kennedy presents a new April 18-19 narrative, drawing on primary and secondary research, including archives and contemporary accounts. Kennedy complicates the familiar story by showing it was a coordinated effort among several men—and possibly a woman—who catalyzed events leading to America’s independence. Thrillingly written, The Ride retells this essential American story for a new generation.
The author will sign books purchased at the event. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Trenton Historical Society and the SAR Education Fund to support local schools.
For more information, contact roger@princetonsar.org
This event is made possible by support from Princeton Cranbury Chapter, New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution and the Grand Lodge of New Jersey – Free & Accepted Masons
Meet the Author
Kostya Kennedy
THE RIDE: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America
Speaker: KOSTYA KENNEDY is the Editor in Chief of Premium Publishing at Dotdash Meredith. A former Senior Writer and Editor at Sports Illustrated, he is the author of True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson as well as the New York Times bestsellers 56: Joe DiMaggio and the Last Magic Number in Sports and Pete Rose: An American Dilemma. All three books won the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year. He has taught at Columbia and New York University, and he lives in Westchester County, New York.
Photo Credit: Amy Lavine-Kennedy
