Events with tag - Boston

August 14, 1765

Sons of Liberty Formation

The Sons of Liberty, formed in Boston in 1765, emerged as a revolutionary organization opposing British taxation in colonial America. Led by Samuel Adams and John Hancock, they organized protests and boycotts that shaped the path to American independence.

December 16, 1773

Boston Tea Party

On December 16, 1773, approximately 116 American colonists dumped 342 chests of British East India Company tea into Boston Harbor as a protest against British taxation policies. This act of rebellion became one of the key events leading to the American Revolution.

April 18, 1775

Paul Revere's Midnight Ride

On the night of April 18, 1775, Boston silversmith Paul Revere embarked on a crucial 13-mile journey to warn colonial militia about British troop movements. His midnight ride helped mobilize American forces for the Battles of Lexington and Concord, marking the beginning of the American Revolution.

June 17, 1775

Battle of Bunker Hill

A significant early battle of the American Revolutionary War where colonial forces, despite eventual defeat, proved their military capability by inflicting heavy casualties on British forces in Charlestown, Massachusetts.