Revolutionary Christmas Tea: Brewing Resistance

Sample the "Liberty Teas" of 1776

Step into the holiday season with a unique afternoon of historic tea, traditional treats, and fascinating Revolutionary-era history!

Relax and savor hot, historically inspired teas—including the herbal "Liberty teas" colonists brewed when boycotted British taxes—alongside a sample of period-style cakes and cookies.

While enjoying your food and drink, living history presenter and museum educator Marie Bartlett—creator of the popular channel Historical Belle—brings the past to life alongside local history and tea enthusiast Steve Maddern. Dressed in authentic 18th-century attire, Marie shares the captivating stories, holiday customs, and everyday habits of the Revolutionary era, while Steve displays and discusses a rare collection of period-appropriate tea implements.

Discover how the courageous Daughters of Liberty stood up against tea taxes, transformed their household routines, and created their own herbal blends from local gardens.

This event will require event passes. Event passes are free and available to participants on the day of the program. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis starting 30 minutes before the event start time.

Event image credit: Forsyth County Public Library using Google Gemini's AI image generation features via Canva.com

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