Karen Rinaldo is a Cape Cod artist who is nationally recognized for her commission of “The First Thanksgiving, 1621” which is currently exhibited at Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth. She is a noted visual historian for her accurate portrayals of moments in history.

From the Midnight Ride to Revolution: An Artistic Journey

April 25, 2025

Kevin M. Doyle and Karen Rinaldo

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After telling the tale of The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ended his epic poem with the words, “The rest you know from the books you have read.” But in case you haven’t read books about the battles at Lexington and Concord, Cape Cod artist Karen Rinaldo will sum it up for you in a single piece of art, currently on display at the Concord Museum.

The Historic Peabody Building: A Gem in the Woods of Concord

The Peabody Building is part of Concord’s mid-century modern architectural legacy. Designed in 1968 by The Architects Collaborative (TAC) as an elementary school, it was opened in 1970 and served (along with the Sanborn building) for 55 years as the Concord Middle School. This building is the physical manifestation of the mid-century architects’ aspirations for the elevation of our society, starting with children and the design of their environment.

Discover the Battle Road

This week from Discover the Battle Road: Allow us to introduce the man described by one of His Majesty's spies as "A Very Bad Subject of the Crown." Oh, my. Then dive into the real story behind The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere in "Paul Revere's Other Riders." Hint: Longfellow got it wrong. History is always better when you hear what actually happened.

Karen Rinaldo

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From the Midnight Ride to Revolution: An Artistic Journey