When is the Boston Tea Party anniversary 2026?

The Boston Tea Party happened on the night of December 16, 1773, so its anniversary is December 16, a Wednesday in 2026.

What was the Boston Tea Party?

Colonists angry about a British tax on tea boarded three ships in Boston Harbor and dumped 342 chests of tea into the water. Some wore disguises. The protest helped lead to the American Revolution.

Why were the colonists angry?

Britain taxed the colonies, but the colonists had no one to speak for them in Parliament. Their slogan was No taxation without representation. The Why the Colonists Were Angry fact cards and the poster explain it for 3rd to 5th grade.

Are there Boston Tea Party activities for younger students?

Yes. The Night of the Tea Party mini book, the Boston Tea Party I Spy, the coloring page, the color by number and the fold-up tea chest craft suit K to 2nd grade. Each page lists its grade range.

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

Boston Tea Party Activities for Kids

Learn why colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor on December 16, 1773, and what happened next.

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Grade-alignedEvery printable is matched to the grades it fits, Pre-K to 5th grade.
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30 printables in all11 kinds of activities in one place, made by teachers for real classrooms.