Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum in Boston is a unique tourist attraction, which offers a glimpse into some of the historical events of the city. Visitors to Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum can learn about the most important event that sparked off the American Revolution. The ideal location of Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum makes it well connected with various parts of the city. The museum is situated at Congress Street Bridge in Boston.
History of Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum
The museum was founded in the year 1973 and the City of Boston designated it as the official site that would commemorate the event of
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Boston Tea Party. Every year this event is reenacted on December 16th. On a similar wintry evening in 1773, some patriots raided 3 ships that carried 342 crates of British tea and dumped them into the sea. This was their way of protesting against the Tea Act of 1773.
The highly burnt and damaged Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum is currently being renovated by the “Historic Tours of America”. The organization has been working towards doubling the size of the museum area. Visitors can enjoy exhibitions, history programs, video presentations and much more. Replicas of the ships named Eleanor and Dartmouth will also be added to the museum. A brand new Boston Tea Room will serve food to guests.
The opening of the renovated Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum is due in the summer of 2009.
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