Reviving the Boston Tea Party: Rehearsal, Reenactment, and Controversy
Boston commemorated the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with a grand reenactment that included a series of events throughout the city. Spectators witnessed reenactors bringing to life the fierce debates over British taxation on tea, while historical characters such as Paul Revere and Frederick Douglass took center stage. The reenactment concluded with fireworks and drew large crowds, providing a unique opportunity to bear witness to the events that occurred 250 years ago.
