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Honoring the patriotic women of NC’s Edenton Tea Party 250 years later

On Oct. 25, 1774 (250 years ago this month), 51 ladies in Edenton signed a statement supporting their husbands’ boycotts of tea and other British products.Their “tea party” is one of the first overt political activities by women in the 13 colonies.

Jane Shaw Stroup

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