THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 Page 5 CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH ON FREEDOM TRAIL® AMERICAN PATRIOTS® AFRICAN TOURS F reedom Trail® Foundation’s acclaimed African American Patriots® Tours celebrate the African American patriots that played a vital role in the start of the American Revolution in Boston and in the formation of our country. Led by 18th -century costumed guides, tour-goers can view history through the eyes of these courageous men and women throughout Black History Month in February. African American Patriots® Tours begin on Saturday, February 1 and are held regularly in February on Saturdays and Sundays departing at 10:45 a.m. from the Boston Common Visitor Information Center. Revolutionary fi gures such as Crispus Attucks, Phillis Wheatley, Prince Hall, Peter Salem, and others come to life during these 90-minute walking tours while zigzagging through the Freedom Trail — Boston’s iconic 2.5-mile brick trail leading to 16 nationally signifi cant historic sites. African American Patriots Tours invite visitors and residents alike to discover the immense contributions of Black Bostonians during the American Revolution and beyond, as the stories unfold along Boston’s historic red-lined path. Hear WHELAN | FROM Page 1 Students also participated in the fi rst-ever Bubble Gum Brain vs. Brick Brain Relay race! Teams raced to collect and unwrap colored “snowSPORTS | FROM Page 4 Thursday night brought an emotional Senior Night as Revere hosted Brooke Boston High School. The night was made even more special as two-year team manager Brady Kerr, dressed in uniform for the fi rst time, scored the Patriots’ fi rst basket to a standing ovation. Energized by the crowd and the significance of the evening, the Patriots led 34-20 at halftime, driven Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 425r Broadway, Saugus about the sacrifi ces these patriots made, the battles they fought, and the legacies they left behind, as well as the stories of signifi cant abolitionists and civil rights activists in Boston’s history. African American Patriots® Tours are ideal for groups, schools, residents and those visiting the city. Public tour tickets may be purchased at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center at $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, and $8 for children unballs,” then determined if the messages inside reflected a Growth Mindset (Bubble Gum Brain) or a Fixed Mindset (Brick Brain). Congratulations to the Purple Team for correctly placing all 16 by strong performances from their seniors. The second half saw Revere maintain its lead, fueled by solid free-throw shooting and continued aggressive play. The Patriots eventually closed out a 64-45 victory, giving their seniors a memorable fi nal home game. An emotional Coach Leary refl ected on the evening, “Just a special night for our kids, our community and our program. Brady will always have this moder 12 years old. Tickets may also be purchased online at TheFreedomTrail.org. The African American Patriots® Tours are also available year-round for groups as private tours. Other events and programs celebrating Black History Month are held at offi cial Freedom Trail sites. For information regarding Freedom Trail events and programs, tickets, reservations, group rates or questions, please call (617) 357-8300 or visit TheFreedomTrail.org. snowballs! This celebration was a wonderful reminder that intelligence and abilities grow with eff ort, and we are so proud of our students for embracing this mindset every day! ment to remember, and it was so awesome that he was able to share it with his parents, our seniors and their friends. I think being a part of this puts a lot of the winning, losing, etc. in perspective. We have a great group of kids and seniors that always stayed together this year during the ups and downs and that’s important when you are a part of a sports team or just in life in general. So happy these guys got to go out on a positive note.” Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! 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