Paul Revere’s Walk

250 years ago Paul Revere rode through Somerville, Massachusetts, by night. 250 years later you can walk through Somerville, New Jersey, by day.

Join a leisurely 3-mile walk through historic Somerville with stops for reading and discussion of the poetry and history of “Paul Revere’s Ride” and “the shot heard round the world” that 250 years ago opened the Revolutionary War.

Wear sturdy footgear, dress for the weather and bring water.

Consider bringing a donation of supplies needed for the Food Bank Network of Somerset County.

Two Lights for Tomorrow is a nationwide initiative to commence the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The famous ride of Paul Revere occurred on the overnight of April 18-19, 1775. Two Lights for Tomorrow commemorates that famous ride and uses the imagery of that shining light today as a uniting call to action for our citizens to celebrate and serve.

Revolution NJ is New Jersey’s official observance of the 250th anniversaries of New Jersey’s first Constitution July 2, 2026, and the American Revolution in New Jersey from 2024 – 2033.