The Millersville Area Historical Society (MAHS) will host a presentation titled "Court-Martial of Paul Revere" when it meets at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, in the Millersville Borough Administration & Police Building, 100 Municipal Drive. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and lock at 9:15 a.m.

The speaker will be Stephen J. Shaw, a retired military officer and teacher, published author, and world traveler who recently returned from Egypt. He will share the story of Paul Revere.

As an ordinary citizen living in turbulent times, Revere played key roles during the Colonial tax fight, in the Boston Massacre, with the Boston Tea Party, and in the Battle of Lexington & Concord. He was a better messenger than a soldier, according to Shaw, whose PowerPoint presentation will explore Revere's family, home and business, and little-known court-martial. A question-and-answer session will end the discussion.

Shaw, who served in Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Dominican Republic Rebellion, retired as a command sergeant major after 25 years of military experience between his active duty with the United States Marine Corps and the Pennsylvania National Guard. For the past 10 years, he has been a volunteer mentor with Lancaster County's Veterans Court, a treatment court that provides participants with opportunities to pursue appropriate therapy while addressing associated legal problems. His book, "German & Spanish Military Rings: A Historic Perspective," provides a historical context for military-themed rings; it will be available at the meeting.

Admission is free, and donations are appreciated. For more details, contact Phil Gerber at 717-872-8837 before noon or at pge8507@aol.com.