For Izzy's 9th birthday, she requested a tea party. There was some dread at this request as I envisioned a bunch of 9 year olds plus Izzy's 5 year old siblings sipping afternoon tea at L'espalier. As tea has historical relevance to Boston, what better of a venue than the Boston Tea Party museum!
We were fortunate to have Oma join Izzy's celebration.
We are giddy with excitement.
Inside the meeting house awaiting the news of Governor Hutchison's decision regarding 3 English ships sitting in the harbor loaded with tea. Their ability to unload their cargo has been blocked by the Sons of Liberty in protest of the British East India company from paying taxes, thus undercutting local merchants. Will he say they can leave without unloading their cargo?
Each one of us was given an identity of someone involved or related to the Boston Tea Party. We were also given feathers as a Native American disguise helping us board the boats.
The meeting is underway. The public is also allowed to speak their mind during the gathering. Izzy, being the birthday girl, was a chosen speaker. Her good friend, Michael, came to her rescue when she struggled with some big colonial words.
Governor Hutchison's answer is NO! Let the tea party begin!
In the bows of one of the ships learning what the colonials went through to ensure that only the tea was destroyed. What craftsmanship back then to make the cargo water resistant during the voyage across the ocean.
We then headed upstairs for lunch and afternoon tea at Abigail's' Tea Room.
A tea party would not be a tea party without tasting all the teas. Everyone was given a brief lesson on the choices. Let the tasting begin!
Outside food was not allowed in leaving us without a birthday cake. Dessert was an assortment of very yummy cookies. We therefore improvised with the candles.
After lunch and tea, we all enjoyed playing various 19th century sailor games scattered throughout the room. Micah challenged me to Nine Men's Morris.
Oma, John and Doug took in a game of Shut the Box. I haven't seen one for 4 players.
A twist on tic-tac-toe.
Checkers.
This was a blast!
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