Revolution Virtual Cache
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This is a multi-part virtual cache. It is easy to find, good for kids, and should teach you some history. There is a 5.5 mile interpretive, multi-use trail that provides safe pedestrian, stroller, wheelchair, and bicycle access to the park's spectacular historical and natural resource areas. The trail connects the Paul Revere site and the extra Visitors Center that can be walked to find more about the history there.
Wow, this cache has been here 10 years with 470 logged visits and 67 favorites!! I'm glad your all liking it! I love reading your comments and emails. I wish I could take credit for how great it is, but our nations history and the NPS have truly made this what it is. For newcomers, I hope you enjoy it too. When this was placed in 2003 "smart phones" with cameras did not exist, they sure have made posting photo easier.
This cache is located on the Lexington-Concord Battle Road, part of the Minute Man National Historic Park. It is the site of Paul Reveres ride on the night of April 18-19, 1775, to warn the American colonists that the British were coming to invade their towns.
"The British soldiers and American militia, "minute men" met in a series of unplanned skirmishes along a 22 mile stretch of road that ran from Boston to Concord. The events that occurred along the Battle Road would mark the beginning of a struggle between British authorities, determined to enforce the will of Parliament, and the people of Massachusetts, determined to retain their rights as English citizens. An American war for independence and self-government was born which would last more than eight years.
The ideals of the American Revolution continue today and serve as an inspiration to people throughout the world."
Quoted from the National Parks Service
There are two sites to this cache. The first at the North Bridge and the second where Paul Revere was captured. If you would like to learn more about the events that happened there the National Parks Service Visitor Center is great as well.
To get credit for the find you must post 2 pictures.
One that you took of the Paul Revere site and one at the North Bridge.
The North Bridge (Need Photo)
N 42° 28.150 W 071° 21.049 (WGS84)
The site where Paul Revere was captured (Need Photo)
N 42° 26.934 W 071° 16.797 (WGS84)
Extra - The National Park Service Visitor Center
N 42° 26.920 W 071° 16.177 (WGS84)
All sites provide easy parking. Here is a park map you can use to find parking.
The Visitors Center is a perfect place to learn more about what happened. There you can watch the acclaimed, "The Road to Revolution," a FREE, 26-minute multi-media presentation detailing the events of April 18-19, 1775. Check here to find daily ranger programs and special events to make your cache even more enjoyable. There are even special reenactments throughout the year. Patriots Day (April) has a full reenactment at the north bridge of the battle that took place there.
As an extra bonus try to find the following information. A famous quote has been said about the events that took place at the North Bridge on April 19, 1775.
When you get there, look around for clues to help you fill in the blanks of the quote. To find out if you are right e-mail me the completed quote.
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Enjoy!!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Gur snezre (fgnghr) ba bar fvqr bs gur oevqtr unf gur orfg pyhr bs nyy. Znxr fher gb ernq gur obggbz bs jung ur unf gb fnl.