Trivia for Boston’s favorite Founding Father

Seven facts about Paul Revere

The Paul Revere statue in front of the Old North Church.

This Paul Revere statue is located in front of the Old North Church. | Photo by @jz302502814008139

Today is National Trivia Day, so we thought we would test your knowledge of the one and only Paul Revere and wish him a happy belated birthday. Read on to take our trivia quiz and see how well you know this local legend.

No. 1: Paul Revere’s house is the only home featured on the Freedom Trail — which neighborhood can Bostonians visit to see the gray building dating back to 1680?

No. 2: This colonialist was a hardworking man, getting his hands dirty specializing in which type of trade? Hint: He apprenticed and learned his skills from his father, who was also an artisan of this trade.

No. 3: In addition to making practical items like surgical instruments, spectacles, and buckles, Revere is also known for engraving copper plates. One of the most famous plates depicts this famous confrontation in 1770 that took place at the corner of State and Congress streets.

No. 4: His role as a “Messenger of the American Revolution” began on Dec. 17, 1773, when he delivered news of the Boston Tea Party to New York. After that, he signaled that the British were coming by placing two lanterns in the steeple of this iconic location.

No. 5: Revere opened the first of its kind mill in the US in 1801 that would later provide supplies for the hull of USS Constitution + the dome of the Massachusetts State House. You might be familiar with the special pots and pans that were also made with this material.

No. 6: The news and importance of the “Midnight Ride” was not widely known until this poet wrote the poem titled “Paul Revere’s Ride.”

No. 7: Revere died at the age of 83 and was buried in this historic burying ground.

Which neighborhood can you find Paul Revere’s house?

A. Back Bay
B. North End
C. Jamaica Plain
D. South End

See the answers on our website.

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Wednesday, Jan. 4

January Brewery Book Club | Wednesday, Jan. 4 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Free | Grab a beer and discuss the book “The School for Good Mothers” by Jessamine Chan.
Forged in Isolation | Wednesday, Jan. 4 | Jamaica Plain Branch Library, 30 South St., Jamaica Plain | Free | Visit the local library branch for the last chance to see the group exhibition from 24 New England-based artists.
Age Strong Virtual Class: Yoga | Wednesday, Jan. 4 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join the Age Strong community for a weekly yoga program.

Thursday, Jan. 5

Live at Brookline Booksmith: Henry Horenstein with Ray Magliozzi | Thursday, Jan. 5 | 7 p.m. | Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St., Brookline | $0-$62 | Get to know the photographer behind the new release “Speedway 1972.”
Malden Writers’ Collaborative | Thursday, Jan. 5 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Malden Public Library, 36 Salem St., Malden | Free | Join this regular creative writing group meeting.

Friday, Jan. 6

Aesop Opening | Friday, Jan. 6 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | 70 Pier 4 Blvd., Suite 320, Boston | Price of purchase | Visit the opening of the Australian skin care shop in the Seaport.
SoWa First Friday | Friday, Jan. 6 | 5-9 p.m. | SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave., Boston | Free to attend | Don’t miss the First Friday of the new year to peruse work from 80+ artists.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Weather

47º | Scattered showers | 50% chance of rain

Civic

Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll will be sworn in as the nation’s first all-female governor and lieutenant governor team on Thursday, Jan. 5. The inaugural ceremony at TD Garden will feature performances by Grammy winner Brandi Carlile, Bruins anthem singer Todd Angilly, and the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. (Boston Globe)

Transit

MBTA riders will experience service changes this month on the Orange, Green, and Red lines. The weekend diversions will help facilitate the demolition of the Government Center Garage. 🚋

Development

California-based IQHQ Inc. has purchased the building at 290 N. Beacon St. in Brighton for $18 million. The building was the home of Boston Light and Sound, and the space is expected to be used as a rehearsal space for musicians who previously used the Sound Museum. (Boston Business Journal)

Active

Warm up those muscles. The Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series will return on Sunday, Jan. 8 and continue through Saturday, April 29. The free classes will include virtual, in-person, and pop-up options across Boston led by certified instructors. View the full schedule. 💪

Traffic

A new traffic safety bill was signed this week. “An Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities” has multiple changes, including requiring bicyclists to use rear red lights at night, drivers to maintain a four-ft distance from vulnerable road users, and state-contracted trucks to have safety side-guards, mirrors + backup cameras.

Sports

The playoffs are in sight for the Patriots, who have a chance at the final Wild Card spot. Tune in on Sunday, Jan. 8 to see if they can hold on to the No. 7 seed spot with a win against the Buffalo Bills at 1 p.m. 🏈
Speaking of the Bills, we will keep an eye on any schedule updates for this game and others following Damar Hamlin’s collapse on Monday evening. (NBC 10)

Eat

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Food

Cheers to the Food and Wine Festival

Head over to the iconic arch to participate in the festival events. | Photo by @amyhoro

The 34th Boston Food and Wine Festival is right around the corner, so let’s wine down the details for the annual event.

The schedule is overflowing with wine dinners, pop-up tastings, master class seminars, and more. Save the date for these events at the iconic Boston Harbor Hotel:

🍷 Opening Reception | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | $150
🍷 “Battle of the Cabs” Winemaker Dinner | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 7 p.m. | $295
🍷 Chocolate & Spirits Pop-up Tasting | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 6 p.m. | $65
🍷 Valentine’s Champagne Brunch | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 11:30 a.m. | $145
🍷 Rosé Master Class | Saturday, March 25 | 4 p.m. | $75

Thirsty for more? Learn more about the featured wineries, the chef of the famous hotel, and the 35+ other events, including the “The Saints” Bordeaux Dinner, Wines of Chile master class, and the “A Night in Paris” dinner. Get your tickets and have a wine-derful time.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jessica.

Editor’s pick: Happy New Year, Boston. One of my resolutions is to get to more in-person events this year. Here are a few I’m adding to my calendar: the Beauty and the Beast Cocktail experience at the The Merchant, yoga-inspired ice skating at the Rink at 401 Park + the Boston Celtic Music Festival.

Let me know what you’re looking forward to most this month.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? It’s never too late to start your list of New Year’s resolutions.

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