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The Susanna Dickinson Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual Christmas lunch on Dec. 12, at Noli Vita Restaurant in Cibolo. Fellowship, food, and fun were enjoyed by all. Christmas decorations included teapots on all the tables in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.

Tosca Haag presented a report on her revolutionary ancestor, who is none other than Daniel Boone. Thats right, Daniel Boone, the frontiersman was also a revolutionary patriot!

The program for the meeting was presented by 1st Vice Regent Jane McDonald and 2nd Vice Regent Patsy Beckett, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party and how it inspired nine other tea parties that took place throughout the 13 colonies. The highlight was a presentation of the Edenton, N.C., tea party where 51 women got together to sign a resolution that protested the British Tea Act of 1773. The ladies declared their intention of no longer purchasing tea nor would they wear any item manufactured in England. Unlike the men who disguised themselves as Native Americans, the ladies signed their names on the petition and their names were printed in the local newspaper. The Edenton Tea Party was a landmark event, not just because of the stance they took, but because it was organized by women. It was the first recorded womens political demonstration in Colonial America.

At the close of the meeting, the decorative teapots were given as Christmas gifts/door prizes to all in attendance.

Information provided by Patsy Beckett.

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a volunteer service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing Americas future through better education for children. For more information, email susannadickinsonDAR@gmail.com. The chapter meets the second Tuesday of every month. All are welcome to explore the exciting world of DAR.

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Susanna Dickinson Chapter celebrates the Boston Tea Party - La Vernia News

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