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Travel back in time to the Boston Tea Party

Commemorate the 251st anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with a live reenactment at the Old South Meeting House.

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A man dressed in colonial clothing makes a fist during the Boston Tea Party reenactment at the Old South Meeting House.

Revolutionary Spaces is a nonprofit organization that stewards the Old State House and Old South Meeting House.

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Picture this: It’s Dec. 16, 1773, and the Old South Meeting House in Boston is packed with people. Around 5,000 colonists are gathered and angry about the new tax imposed by the British on tea. Among them is Samuel Adams, who’s about to give the signal that will lead to one of the most famous events in American history — the Boston Tea Party.

After the meeting, the colonists marched to Griffin’s Wharf and dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor. This bold act of defiance against British rule helped spark the American Revolution.

Now, 251 years later, you can step back in time and see what happened during a live reenactment of the Meeting of the Body of the People on Monday, Dec. 16. Throughout the experience, you’ll stand in the same room as renowned patriots like Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and John Hancock.

A woman poses with two historical figures at a reenactment of the Boston Tea Party.

Doors open at 5 p.m., and the reenactment begins at 6:15 p.m.

Photo provided by Revolutionary Spaces

Bonus: Tickets to the reenactment include free admission to the Old State House and Old South Meeting House from Saturday, Dec. 14 through Monday, Dec. 16.

Want to learn more about the impact of the Boston Tea Party? Check out the exhibit “Impassioned Destruction: Politics, Vandalism, and the Boston Tea Party” for a closer look into how this historic event shaped other important moments in history.

Psst… Use the code BOSBTP24 to get 20% off your ticket purchase (this cannot be combined with other offers). Discounts are also available for groups of 10 or more by emailing Booking@RevolutionarySpaces.org.

Whether you’re a history lover or looking for a fun, educational outing with the family, this reenactment promises to be an unforgettable experience.

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