The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred on December 16, 1773, at Griffin’s Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts. A group of colonists, disguised as Mohawk Indians, boarded three British ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor as a protest against the Tea Act of 1773. The event is considered to be one of the most important events in American history, and it helped to spark the American Revolution.
There are many songs that have been written about the Boston Tea Party, but one of the most popular is “The Ballad of the Boston Tea Party” by Peter Seeger. The song tells the story of the event from the perspective of a participant, and it captures the excitement and drama of the night. The song has been recorded by many artists, including Pete Seeger, The Kingston Trio, and The Weavers.