It was one of the most important political disruptions in our nation’s history, and on Dec. 16, Boston celebrated a milestone anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.
Exactly 250 years ago in 1773, The Sons Of Liberty tossed 342 chests of tea imported from the British East India company into Boston Harbor at Griffin’s Wharf, the first major event that led the 13 colonies to rally, not just against taxation without representation, but to fight for a free, independent nation.
If you missed Saturday’s many events, it’s not too late to take note and celebrate. Famed Boston hotels are offering special events and packages all month to commemorate the festivities.
The Boston Harbor Hotel (https://www.bostonharborhotel.com/) invites you to mark the event by joining in on their 250th Anniversary Grand Afternoon Tea. Taking place Thursdays through Sundays from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. through the end of December, this is a chance to indulge in a sophisticated, delicious experience full of teas (British and otherwise) and treats.
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Guests are seated in the hotel’s Rowes Wharf Sea Grille, where you can look out over the sparkling waters of Boston Harbor and reflect on its rich history.
While the setting is elegant, it’s welcoming for children as well – a great way to learn about Boston and the nation’s history.
The menu features all kinds of tea choices, champagne for those old enough to indulge, savory bites like caviar and lobster popovers and sweets like scones, bonbons and tea cakes.
Reservations are required and should be made at least 48 hours in advance.
The hotel is also less than a half mile walk to the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum at 306 Congress St. (https://www.bostonteapartyship.com/), a perfect pre or post tea activity.
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For mix of (very) old and new, celebrate the Tea Party anniversary at The Dagny Boston (https://www.thedagnyboston.com/), one of the city’s newest independent hotels. It’s offering a special $177.30 per night rate, on Sundays through the end of December.
Beyond the rate, you’ll be treated to special touches like complimentary Boston Harbor tea bags to commemorate the event and your stay.
The Dagny is pet friendly as well, meaning your dogs (as many as two per room are allowed) can get in on the fun too. Located at 89 Broad St., it is a half mile walk to the Tea Party Museum, and sits in the center of the Boston buzz.
For a true family adventure, head to the Langham Hotel at 250 Franklin St., where through Dec. 31 you can settle into a family style room for an overnight stay that celebrates the Tea Party with Paddington, the beloved British bear.
Your overnight includes a Paddington hot chocolate experience for you and the kids – they get to take home a Paddington tea set – two adult and two child tickets to the Tea Party Museum, and for sweet dreams, a specially curated dessert box created by the hotel’s pastry chef.
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Reservations for this must be made by Dec. 24.
Should you want to simply learn and experience, the Tea Party Museum offers daily reenactments and events – and even a chance to chat with Sam Adams himself (in the form of an expert reenactor), who serves as your guide as you learn more and see first hand just what the Tea Party itself was like and what it meant.
You’ll find interactive exhibits, full-scale replica 18th-century sailing vessels, artifacts and more. It’s education dressed up as fun – or fun dressed up as education. Either way, a great way to celebrate our history and remember our freedom was not easily won.
The Dagny Hotel on Broad Street is pet friendly – a plus for history buffs with pooches. (Photo courtesy Dagny Hotel)
A proper tea at the Rowes Wharf Sea Grille features stunning Harbor views. (Photo Sugar & Stamps)
BOSTON – Holiday travel is in full swing with Christmas just days away and travelers at Logan Airport in Boston spent the day dealing with delays from snowy weather.
Delays nationwide
There was gridlock traffic at Logan as travelers embark on their holiday excursions. Donna Ragucci just flew into New England from Florida.
“I am so excited, I get to see my sister and we are going on the trolley today and North End,” Ragucci said.
AAA said snowy weather conditions on Friday led to delays, spinouts and disruptions with flights.
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“Overall, we’ve seen a pretty strong volume, which is what we forecasted, a record number of people traveling this year,” said AAA Northeast spokesperson Mark Schieldrop. “There was a storm system that affected a good swath of the country, so Chicago and Boston are two major hub airports, so anytime you have delays or cancellations in one part of the country, we often see a little bit of a domino effect.”
Kevin Walker said this is his first and last time traveling for the holidays.
“Well, we got here yesterday morning and our flight was canceled right when we got here,” said Walker.
AAA said more than 119 million people will travel during from now and Jan. 2. While most flights are on time at Logan there are several delays and cancellations leading to holiday angst.
“Hasn’t been great, my first flight was cancelled and now I guess I didn’t make the cut off for this flight, so now they can’t check the bag but yeah, it’s alright. I got a JetBlue flight tomorrow,” traveler Abbey Reynolds said.
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“It’s different because I’m driving this year, so we got the dog coming with us, so I just hope the flight goes OK for the two kiddos and we meet them on the other end,” said a Brookline man heading to North Carolina with his family.
Coping with travel stress
Paul Pierre is heading back to Columbus, Ohio and has his own philosophy when it comes to traveling.
“Don’t let the small stuff upset you. You just go through the airport and you do your best and be kind and you’ll get through it,” Pierre said.
“I’m a therapist, so I practice meditation, go to the gym,” said Ragucci.
“It is what it is, like, I’m not going to get that bent out of shape over it,” said Reynolds.
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Paul Burton
Paul Burton is a general assignment reporter for WBZ-TV News.
Boston Celtics (22-6, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (18-12, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
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BOTTOM LINE: Boston visits the Orlando Magic after Jayson Tatum scored 43 points in the Celtics’ 123-98 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
The Magic are 14-7 against Eastern Conference opponents. Orlando is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Goga Bitadze averaging 2.9.
The Celtics are 20-4 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Luke Kornet averaging 2.0.
The Magic are shooting 45.2% from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points lower than the 45.7% the Celtics allow to opponents. The Celtics are shooting 45.7% from the field, 0.6% lower than the 46.3% the Magic’s opponents have shot this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Franz Wagner is averaging 24.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.7 steals for the Magic.
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Tatum is averaging 28.8 points, 9.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists for the Celtics.
LAST 10 GAMES: Magic: 5-5, averaging 106.4 points, 42.0 rebounds, 22.3 assists, 9.4 steals and 7.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.0 points per game.
Celtics: 7-3, averaging 118.5 points, 49.7 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 7.5 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.7 points.
INJURIES: Magic: Paolo Banchero: out (oblique), Franz Wagner: out (oblique), Jalen Suggs: day to day (ankle), Gary Harris: day to day (hamstring), Moritz Wagner: day to day (knee).
Celtics: Sam Hauser: day to day (back).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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