Sharon Historical Society
The Boston Tea Party gave birth to our nation
In 1773 the Tea Party participants fought for the Right to vote, for Freedom of Speech and No Taxation without Representation. Nine years later, Deborah Samson followed their lead and joined the Continental Army as Robert Shurtliff.
In Celebration of Deborah Samson Day
Saturday May 23rd,
the Sharon Historical Society is hosting
A NO TEA PARTY
AT 16 HIGH ST
from 1-4.
Come meet Deborah
Drink some Liberty Tea
Eat George Washington's Birthday cake and other goodies
Listen to the music of the Continental Army
Learn about the Patriots who staged the rebellious action
and
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE TEA PARTY PARTICIPANT TO ENTER THE DRAWING FOR A TEA PARTY CENTER PIECE.
A little after 1:30 our State Representative Ted Phillips and members of the Selectboard will there to read the Governor’s Proclamation celebrating Deborah, and present it to the Historical Society and the Town.
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Mailing address: PO Box 175, Sharon, MA 02067. Physical address: 16 High Street in Sharon
