• Boston Tea Party

  • Dec 14 2023
  • Length: 40 mins
  • Podcast
  • Summary

  • In December 1773, 340 tea chests were hurled into Boston Harbour by a protesting crowd. It was a rebellion that came to be known as the Boston Tea Party. A protest that ignited the flames of revolution and forever changed the course of American history.

    Now, 250 years later, we reveal some fascinating documents held by The National Archives. Join us as we explore the context of the Boston Tea Party and what documents from the British side reveal. Guests include Daniel Gosling and Ralph Thompson from The National Archives.

    For a transcript and information about the documents used in this episode visit our show notes: https://bit.ly/BostonT1

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