Curated OER
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere: Fact, Fiction, and Artistic License
Students examine The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. In this visual arts lesson, students study the historical significance of the event as they examine the Grant Wood painting and primary sources regarding the event.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Midnight Ride of Paul Revere: Fact, Fiction, Artistic License
An interdisciplinary lesson focusing on Paul Revere's Midnight Ride. While many students know this historical event, this lesson allows them to explore the true story of Paul Revere and his journey through primary source readings as well...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Grant Wood:the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Find out some biographical information about Grant Wood. Includes pictures of his works and links to related topics.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Fact, Fiction, Artistic License
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" Fact, Fiction, and Artistic License." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Cultural Characters: Paul Revere [Pdf]
For this lesson, students explore the life of Paul Revere through the lens of a painting of the Midnight Run. Using the painting as a springboard, students write and enact a poem illustrating the event.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Picturing America: Wood: Midnight Ride of Paul Revere [Pdf]
Analysis of Grant Woods's take on Paul Revere's ride to Lexington and Concord.