The Boston Tea Party

The Dartmouth arrives

Nov 28, 1773

One of the cargo ships that was "unloaded" during the Tea Party arrived in Boston Harbor.

The Eleanor lands in Boston

Dec 2, 1773

The "Eleanor", one of the ships that was "unloaded" on the night of the Boston Tea Party, landed at Griffin's Wharf

The Beaver lands

Dec 15, 1773

The "Beaver" landed in Boston Harbor on December 15, 1773. It was supposed to land with the Eleanor, but one of the crew got Smallpox and the ship had to be quarantined for two weeks far out in the harbor.

The Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

This is the night of the Boston Tea Party, when colonists climbed onto ships and destroyed the tea.

Second Boston Tea Party

Mar 6, 1774

There was a sequel to the Boston Tea Party, in March of 1774. The date is not known. 60 men boarded a ship called the "Fortune", forced the crew below deck, and dumped 30 chests of tea overboard. It was not nearly as powerful and got much less reaction than its predecessor.

Paul Revere's Ride

Apr 18, 1775

Paul Revere rides thorught Lexington, Philadelphia, Boston, et al. to warn the colonists that the British are coming.

Revolutionary War starts

Apr 18, 1775

The British invade to colonies, starting the Revolutionary War.

Declaration of Independence signed

Jul 4, 1776

This is the date that John Hancock and the other founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.