Paul Revere Rode Alone Shouting 'The British Are Coming'

Paul Revere was one of several riders who set out that night. He was actually captured before completing his ride. Historians note he likely said 'The Redcoats are coming' rather than 'The British,' since he and other colonists were also British subjects. The famous version was immortalized in Longfellow's 1861 poem, which took significant liberties.