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Overview
On October 25, 1774, an event of international importance occurred in Edenton, North Carolina, when 51 women penned their names to a resolution against the British Empire, forming one of the earliest-known political actions written and organized by women in America.
Click here for an overview of the Edenton Tea Party.
Beginning in October 2023, the Edenton Historical Commission will host a year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of this groundbreaking moment.
Upcoming Events
Edenton Tea Party Trolley Tour-Sold Out
Featuring Costumed Interpreters as the Signers of the Resolves and a Reception at a Private Home Associated with a Signer
$25.00 Plus Tax Per Person | 2:30-5:00 PM | Leaves from the Penelope Barker House Welcome Center
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are limited and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Tickets cannot be transferred to different Tour dates.
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Past Events
Edenton Tea Party 250th Kickoff Celebration
Featuring Dr. R. Scott Stephenson of the Museum of the American Revolution
October 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Historic St. Paul’s Church
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Garden of Eden Club Luncheon: A Colonial Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Edenton Tea Party
Featuring Demonstrations by Rachel Fortune and Michael Brown of Tildy Floral Designs, New Bern
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“Centuries of Famous Women” Community Christmas Trees
December 1-31, 2023
Cupola House Gardens
Annual Christmas Parade: “A Colonial Christmas”
December 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Downtown Edenton
“Penny University” Speaker Series at the Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library
Mondays at 5:30 PM | February 5, 2024-March 4, 2024 | Free and Open to the Public
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Gallery Opening: “Women for Women: The Power of Collaboration” by Blair Tyler Peters
Friday, March 1, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Chowan Arts Council | Free and Open to the Public
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