Steeped in Secrecy: The Boston Tea Party, 250 Years Later

January 21, 2026 - 6:30-7:30 pm

Waterford Public Library

The story of tea has always been infused with intrigue, particularly when it became a flash point for tensions between England and Colonial America. Learn about the brewing political problems tea presented in its history with Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans. Next, author, genealogist, librarian, and former UK resident Debra Dudek examines the history of the Boston Tea Party’s most famous partiers (and phonies), as well as how to trace bonafide participants through lineage societies and historical groups.

An ASL interpreter will be available online for those hard of hearing.  This event will be available for viewing in person at the library for those without a computer.  Registration is required for this virtual event.

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Our presenters are Claire Evans of Tea with Claire and Debra Dudek, a genealogist.

The first of our America's 250th Anniversary events scheduled throughout 2026!

Thank you to Eversource Energy for funding our America's 250th Anniversary events.

Co-sponsored with Groton Public Library, Otis Library of Norwich, Stonington Free Library and Public Library of New London.