First Patriot Intelligence Network

A not commonly known fact is that Revere is credited by the Central Intelligence Agency as the creator of the first Patriot intelligence network on record. The group of patriots who called themselves “mechanics” was mainly composed of craftsman and artisans like Revere himself.

Virtual Gallery of Revere's Silver

You can tell a lot about a man by looking at what he cared about. And working with silver was one of his true passions. You can view the 28 beautiful silver pieces created by P.R. from tankards to salt shakers, including the most famous piece, the Liberty Bowl.

Early Life

The future American patriot was born in Boston’s North End, December 22 1734. Sometimes his birthday is mistakenly stated as January 1st 1735, which was actually the day when he was baptized. His father’s name was Apollos Rivoire and his mother’s Deborah Hichborn. His father was a Huguenot who had immigrated to America as a refugee from religious persecution in France. Apollos learned his trade as a gold and silversmith from John Coney. Later he anglicized his name as Paul Revere.

Pre-Revolution Activities

In 1757 P.R. came back from the French Indian War were he served as a second lieutenant. After the war he resumed his normal life, married Sarah Orne, had children and continued working as silversmith.

Revere was an independent businessman who later became an active political leader and fought for independence from the British. He was a versatile businessman and artisan who adapted to economic difficulties by innovating and applying his silversmith talent to new demands. He was known for his work with silver, however as economic times pressed he even advertised as a dentist, published music and drew political cartoons. Later he would use this talent to shape anti British public opinion.