The Boston Tea Party was a political and mercantile protest by The Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts on December 16, 1773.  Considered by many historians to be the  start of the American Revolution, it was an event with huge consequences for Britain and the Colonies. 250th Anniversary Boston Tea Party celebrations are being held across […]

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and Revolution 250 will partner with the Town of Hopkinton, MA to place a commemorative grave marker at the grave of John Dickman, recognizing him as a participant in the event known as the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773. The ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00 […]

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and Revolution 250 will partner with the community of Providence, Rhode Island to place a commemorative grave marker at the grave of John Spurr, recognizing him as a participant in the event known as the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773. The ceremony will take place on […]