Boston Tea Party 251st Anniversary Commemoration
2024-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02108, United States
Come to Downtown Boston and commemorate the 251st anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with a world-class reenactment of the Meeting of the Body of the People at Old South Meeting House! Experience this pivotal moment in our nation’s history as you watch the vigorous debate that led to the destruction of tea on December 16, 1773.
Join Revolutionary Spaces in the room where it all happened—Old South Meeting House! As the largest indoor gathering space in colonial Boston, this building hosted a number of meetings about what to do with the East India Tea Company tea sitting in Boston Harbor waiting to be unloaded and taxed. On that fateful night, a purported 5,000 men gathered for this final meeting about the controversial tea tax, resulting in Samuel Adams giving the signal that would start the Boston Tea Party. Frustrated and angry, colonists marched to Griffin’s Wharf and dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor—a major act of defiance to British rule over the colonists and a spark for the American Revolution.
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Holiday History Teatime
2024-12-11 18:00 - 20:00
Another delightful seasonal experience in Downtown Boston!
Join us for a festive evening of tea, history, and community at the historic Old South Meeting House! This holiday teatime invites Board members, staff, and members of the Revolutionary Spaces community to gather in celebration of the season with warm drinks, sweet and savory tea-time snacks, and lively conversation. Enjoy festive music by Safari & the Beat Explorers to set the mood, along with specialty tea cocktails to toast the holiday spirit.
As we come together to embrace the warmth of the season, immerse yourself in the rich traditions of holidays past. Our President Nat Sheidley and Director of Interpretation and Education Matthew Wilding will share festive stories and insights about holiday customs, connecting them to the history of Boston and the legacy of the Old State House and Old South Meeting House. Board member and acclaimed poet Charles Coe will share heartfelt seasonal poems, reflecting on the warmth of family, the joy of community, and cherished holiday memories.
This program sets the stage for the annual Boston Tea Party Reenactment the following week (Monday, December 16th), offering appreciation for the spirit of community and resilience that has defined Boston’s history.
This free event is made possible through the generous support of the Lowell Institute and is open to everyone. We would love to see you and celebrate the season in one of Boston’s most iconic spaces!
