Special deals around the city keep the Tea Party celebration going

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.

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.

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.

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.