The Dean’s List

The Dean’s List


The Lesser Known Tea Party Takes Center Stage

October 26, 2023

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Most Americans recognize the Boston Tea Party, but few are aware of the Edenton Tea Party's significance. On October 25, 1774, Penelope Barker led women in a brave proclamation against the British tea tax, a bold move in an era when women rarely engaged in politics. Today, the spirit of the Edenton women resonates as modern "mama bears" rise, echoing past heroines and shaping...