Day 8 Boston Tea Party Museum

On the night of Dec.16, 1773, the docks in Boston harbor were dark but not empty. Shadowy figures sneaked along the shore. A group of men and boys were climbing onto anchored British ships full of tea. The raiders broke open 342 chests of tea and dumped each one into the sea.  Their protests became known as the Boston Tea Party.

We had the best time exploring the interactive museum dedicated to the Boston Tea Party. We climbed aboard the ship, learning about the events before, during, and after this major event in history. We learned some interesting facts today. Some Bostonians were disguised as Indians. There were 3 ships loaded with tea, the Beaver, the Dartmouth, and the Eleanor. The 342 chests of East India Tea weighed 90,000 pounds! This violence was in protest of a tax of 3 pence a pound which the citizens of Boston, who had no voice in making the laws or levying the taxes, felt this was taxation without representation.

 

Following our spot of tea in Abigail's tearoom, we moved on down the boardwalk, which wrapped it's way around the harbor. It was breathtaking!  The weather was perfect! It was evident that the wharf was very important for business in this large city. Numerous ships, barges, tugboats, sailboats, water taxis, tour boats, and even small recreational boats filled the harbor. Our stroll through the city led us to Christopher Columbus park. The statue in the park honored him along with the beauty of the landscape. Tourists, families and friends were leisurely enjoying this park, America the Beautiful!

 

Benefits of the location and the fellowship allowed the opportunity to visit the large New England  Aquarium. The information gained at the aquarium will enhance the second grade language arts research project about ocean animals. Mrs. Hellmann and Mrs. Phillips were marveled with the following aquatic animals: harbor seals, northern fur seals, penguins, octopus and sea turtle. We are anxious to share facts about these ocean animals and many more with our students. The educators/employees at the Aquarium were knowledgeable and encouraged a hands on experience when the opportunity existed like with the stingrays, starfish, sponge, clams, horseshoe crabs etc. We wish we could go to this museum on a field trip!

 

Day 7 Answers:

A grasshopper was mounted on Faneuil Hall's weathervane to represent prosperity and security.

Paul Revere had 8 children with his first wife; and 8 children with his second wife.

The streets in Boston were originally composed of cobblestone.

 

Day 8 Question:

What is the estimated value of 352 crates of tea today?

What is a wharf?

What was the preferred TCE teachers' Boston tea at Abbigail's Tea Room?

a. strawberry-apple tea     b. breakfast tea       c. green tea         d. black tea