Tempests in Teapots Comes to Renton: Interactive Tea Party Explores the History of Tea’s Role in the American Revolution

You’ve heard of the Boston Tea Party—but did you know it wasn’t the only tea-related event that sparked the American Revolution 250 years ago? In the years leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, revolutionary “tea parties” were brewing up and down the Atlantic Seaboard, each contributing to the simmering tensions that led to America’s fight for independence.

Join presenter Barbara McMichael at the Renton History Museum on Thursday, September 19, at 4 PM for “Tempests in Teapots”, an engaging, interactive history presentation and tea-tasting event. Learn how a simple beverage—and the people who loved to drink it—played a key role in stirring up a revolution!

Details:

• Date & Time: Thursday, September 19, at 4 PM
• Location: Renton History Museum, 235 Mill Avenue S, Renton
• Ages: Suitable for ages 13 and up
• Cost: FREE (Sponsored by a grant from the City of Renton)
• Registration: Advance registration is required due to limited space.
  • Register via Eventbrite: Eventbrite Link
  • Register via Facebook: Facebook Event Link

For more information, visit the Renton History Museum’s website at Renton History Museum or call 425-255-2330. Don’t miss this chance to sip, learn, and experience the history that brewed a revolution!