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There is perhaps no ride on horseback as well-known as that of Paul Revere’s through the Massachusetts countryside in the middle of the night in 1775. Though Paul Revere was a skilled silversmith, engraver, and early industrialist during the colonial era, his role as a Patriot during the American Revolution cemented his place in history. Revere was a central figure during the years leading up to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, a prosperous and established Boston citizen and a renowned local business owner. Yet when he wasn’t creating crafts out of silver, Revere was helping to organize the resistance against the British—and he himself took part in the rebellion.

Paul Revere’s ride took place on April 18th, beginning around 10 PM after night had fallen. Revere and his fellow Boston-based patriots knew that the British were planning to arrive on the American shore and head into Massachusetts through the port of Boston. The men developed a plan: when the Red Coats landed onshore, Paul Revere and William Dawes would ride by horseback to nearby cities to warn citizens and mobilize the colonial town militias. Revere and Dawes would light lanterns to send a signal of the British troops’ movement.

As the British troops landed, Revere climbed on his horse and raced to Charlestown, the first place the Red Coats were headed. He continued to ride, crossing through the city after city and sending additional riders out from every Massachusetts town to warn others. By the end of Revere’s ride, 40 different riders were traveling through the colony to give their own warnings, all shouting Paul Revere’s words: “The Regulars are coming!”

An exclusive piece in our Heritage Costumes Patriotic collection of quality costume clothing based on famous figures of the American Revolution, this children’s Paul Revere costume is authentic to the 1700s and the attire worn by the political activist and famed night rider during the revolutionary and colonial era. You’ll look just like Paul Revere himself when you don this historically accurate costume set. Included is a long-sleeved colonial shirt, a blue colonial waistcoat (or vest), and a pair of matching colonial knee breeches (also known as knickers).

Of course, every revolutionary fighting for the colonies’ independence needs a few accessories, too. Paul Revere made history wearing his attire with his colonial hat and matching boot spats. If you’d like to enhance your attire with our Heritage Costume accessories (which are not included with the purchase of this costume), you can pair this costume outfit with these options from our wide selection of added details to create your very own personalized costume.

This high-quality Paul Revere costume can be used for historical school events, play, or simply a fun day of pretending to be a revolutionary rider throughout Massachusetts during the 18th-century colonial era. Made with pride and care right in the United States, this kids’ Paul Revere patriotic costume is built to last.