State capitals all around the country are celebrating the 250th anniversary Paul Revere’s historic ride from Boston to Lexington, which took place on April 18th 1775. The ride which was a pivotal moment in the birth of the United States, as Revere and two other riders warned patriots about the movement of the British Army.

CBS 13 reports that In Augusta, the Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows and some friends recited “the midnight Ride of Paul Revere” at the state house. This event is part of “Two lights for Tomorrow” which is a nationwide initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

While Paul Revere is the most well-known, historians say that he was only one of three riders who alerted patriots throughout Massachusetts on that night.