dec 16, 1773 - Boston Tea Party
Description:
The Boston Tea Party was organized by the Sons of Liberty to protest the British Tea Act of 1773. 150 patriots disguised themselves as Native Americans and they boarded three British ships. The three ships were anchored in the harbor of Boston, Massachusetts and threw 342 chests of tea.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 16, 1773
Now
~ 252 years ago