A Revolutionary Encounter In London: A Conversation Between Phillis Wheatley and Benjamin Franklin

A performance of the historically-based play written and directed by Debra Wiess Featuring actors Cathryn Philippe and Josiah George May 8, 1773 enslaved African poet Phillis Wheatley left Boston for London for the publication of her book of poetry Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral, coming out later that summer.  During her 6-week stay in the […]

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park: Post Independence Day Celebration

  Free and open to all! A celebration for children of America's Independence Day. In addition to crafts and games and more under the trellis, children and parents will enjoy a variety of fun and free activities on a beautiful summer day! FREE and open to all thanks to our generous members and sponsors including NorthEndBoston.com, Boston […]

Boston Tea Party Participant Grave Marker Commemoration: Brockport, New York

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and Revolution 250 will partner with the community of Sweden, New York and Brockport, New York to place a commemorative marker at the grave of Boston Tea Party Participant Joseph Roby on Monday July 10, 2023 at 11:00am at High Street Cemetery. High Street Cemetery is located on […]

Boston Tea Party Participant Grave Marker Commemoration: Utica, New York

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and Revolution 250 will partner with the community of Utica, New York to place a commemorative marker at the grave of Boston Tea Party Participant Thomas Williams on Tuesday July 11, 2023 at 11:30am at Forest Hills Cemetery. Forest Hill Cemetery is located at 2201 Oenida Street Utica, […]

Boston Tea Party Participant Grave Marker Commemoration: New Hartford, New York

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and Revolution 250 will partner with the community of New Hartford, New York and the New Hartford Historical Society to place a commemorative marker at the grave of Boston Tea Party Participant Thomas Dana Jr. on Tuesday July 11, 2023 at 2:30pm at New Hartford Burial Ground. Forest […]

Boston Tea Party Participant Grave Marker Commemoration: Richfield Springs, New York

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and Revolution 250 will partner with the community of Richfield Springs, New York to place a commemorative marker at the grave of Boston Tea Party Participant George Robert Twelves Hewes in Lakeview Cemetery in Richfield Springs, New York. Lakeview Cemetery is located at 145 Cemetery Road, Richfield Springs, […]

The Boston Tea Party, 1773: A Presentation with The Friends of South Shore Health

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 […]

Boston Tea Party Participant Grave Marker Commemoration: Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Evergreen Cemetery 306 Wood Street, Hopkinton, MA, United States

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 Historic Winslow House Presents: The Boston Tea Party–An Overview

The Boston Tea Party: An Overview at The Historic Winslow House 2023 marks the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, an event that forever changed the course of American history.  Join Evan O’Brien, Creative Manager of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, for a brief overview of the Destruction of the Tea, its […]