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One of the cargo ships that was "unloaded" during the Tea Party arrived in Boston Harbor.
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The "Eleanor", one of the ships that was "unloaded" on the night of the Boston Tea Party, landed at Griffin's Wharf
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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.
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This is the night of the Boston Tea Party, when colonists climbed onto ships and destroyed the tea.
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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.
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Paul Revere rides thorught Lexington, Philadelphia, Boston, et al. to warn the colonists that the British are coming.
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The British invade to colonies, starting the Revolutionary War.
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This is the date that John Hancock and the other founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
