We all know the story of Paul Revere and his famous ride, but have you heard of the midnight ride of Betty Dowdy? Betsy Dowdy was a 16-year-old girl living on the Outer Banks in the 18th century.

In April 1775, an American silversmith, military officer, and industrialist by the name of Paul Revere took a frantic and brave midnight ride through Boston announcing the arrival of British ...