2.6: Archeology at the Paul Revere House

06/11/21 • 10 min

This week, we're talking privies, drains, and sewers! We're discussing various digs done our site in recent years, and what archeology can teach us about the past, and help us preserve it for the future.
Massachusett website

Interactive map to learn more about the first nations in your area

Nina Rodwin's blog post about Paul Revere and the board of health

Joe Bagley showcasing some finds from the dig done at the Pierce-Hichborn House

Website for the Boston Archeology Department

https://www.paulreverehouse.org/

https://www.paulreverehouse.org/

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2.5: Midnight Ride Q&A with Robert and Adrienne

This week, we're taking listener and visitor questions all about Paul Revere's Midnight Ride in 1775. We talk horse names, mystery trunks, and family drama in this episode. Did we miss something you're curious about? Shoot us an email at [email protected] and maybe we'll answer it on a future episode!
Some links to things mentioned in the show:
What was Paul Revere Jr. the oldest boy in the family, doing during the Siege of Boston? Listen to this episode from October 2020 to find out more.
What did Boston look like in 1775? Check it out!

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2.7: What did Paul do during the Siege of Boston?

This week, we explore what Paul Revere was doing during and just after the Siege of Boston, which took place between April 1775 and March 1776.
Where was Paul Revere Jr. during the Siege of Boston?
Boston1775's various blog posts about the Siege of Boston
Massachusetts Historical Society online resources about the Siege of Boston

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Revere House Radio - 2.6: Archeology at the Paul Revere House

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Revere House Radio

Season 2 Episode 6

Archaeology at the Paul Revere House

Welcome back! May was a hectic month for us at the Paul Revere House and we haven’t released an episode in a few weeks. We’re happy to be back though, and continue bringing you new content. And as a plug, if there are ever topics you are really curious about, feel free to reach out! We’re always brainstorming new episode topics, and we’d love to cover the topics yo