Join us for this all ages, drop-in program with Andy Volpe as Paul Revere!

Andy will bring a rolling press and will be printing copper plates that he has replicated after those of Paul Revere. Visitors will have a chance to see this printing process up-close and can even help him print. He will also have a variety of display items including replicas of historical documents, models of presses, copper plates,and tools. 

Drop in anytime during this program!  Andy will give a brief presentation at 4 PM and 5 PM, and plans to be printing from about 3:30 to 6:30 (as supplies last).

About Andy

Andy Volpe is an artist, printer and living history presenter in Worcester MA who specializes in Intaglio (copper plate) printing of the "Old Masters", 1450-1800. Since 2009 he has been involved with the Museum of Printing in Haverhill, where he provides presentations, tours, printing demonstrations and historical interpretation. He has also worked with Gary Gregory who founded the Printing Office of Edes & Gill, which replicates important documents using period printing processes like the Declaration of Independence. Volpe focuses on the works of Paul Revere, as well as printer Isaiah Thomas and his relationship with Revere. Volpe holds a degree in Fine Arts from Westfield State University, where he fell in love with the printers of the Renaissance and Early Modern Periods.