EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 1 MIN
The Old North Church Lanterns | The Signal Before Revolution
from The Road to 250 · host roadto250
On a tense night in April 1775, lanterns were raised inside Boston’s Old North Church to warn colonial militias that British troops were on the move. “One if by land, two if by sea” became one of the most famous signals in American history, helping spread word across the countryside as revolution drew near. In this episode of Road to 250, relive the moment a pair of lanterns helped ignite a nation’s fight for independence. Visit TheRoadto250.com for more American stories, events, podcasts, apparel, gifts, and ways to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
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On a tense night in April 1775, lanterns were raised inside Boston’s Old North Church to warn colonial militias that British troops were on the move. “One if by land, two if by sea” became one of the most famous signals in American history, helping spread word across the countryside as revolution drew near. In this episode of Road to 250, relive the moment a pair of lanterns helped ignite a nation’s fight for independence. Visit TheRoadto250.com for more American stories, events, podcasts, apparel, gifts, and ways to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
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