1873 Women's Tea Party: 252nd Boston Tea Party Anniversary Town Meeting

On December 15, 1873, Boston’s suffragists held a massive rally in the Great Hall in Faneuil Hall. The New England Women’s Suffrage Association organized the “Woman’s Tea Party” nearly 100 years after the Boston Tea Party to advocate for women to gain the right to vote. Leading suffragists, who saw themselves as true inheritors of the legacy of the American Revolution, delivered rousing speeches to a crowd of more than three thousand. 

At the conclusion of the meeting, those in attendance voted on a resolution. Should they continue to fight for women’s suffrage?  

Inspired by real words spoken in Faneuil Hall and around Boston, hear arguments about destruction of private property, historical memory, and the role of a citizen when facing injustice. Debate with your fellow audience members and vote on the issue. Make your voice be heard!

The program is free, open to the public for all ages, and last 30-45 minutes.

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