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Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary Tea Towel — Made in America

Regular price $ 12.95
Regular price Sale price $ 12.95
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Our original design, available exclusively at The History List store, commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773.

Size: 28" x 29"

About the towel: Printed on a 100% cotton premium flour sack towel with an off-white natural color. Cut, dyed, sewn and printed in America.

Also available in a gift set which includes a tea towel, 10 pcs. gift tags, magnet, and a postcard.

View our entire Boston Tea Party collection, including shirts, prints, stickers, magnets and more.

Historical background: An excellent write up on the event from the National History Education Clearinghouse answers  the question, "Why Was the Boston Tea Party Not Stopped by British Troops?" and  provides a detailed description of exactly what happened.

Christopher Sherwood Davis gave a talk captured on video at History Camp Boston 2023 on, "The Boston Tea Party: Separating Myth from Reality after 250 Years."

 


Design © 2023 Larry Stuart Studio.

Shipping

For shipments to addresses within the U.S. (scroll down for International shipping) 

Flat-rate shipping: Regardless of the number of items you order, the shipping price for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, and button packs is $5.95.

For hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets, the shipping cost is $8.95. 

Our flat rate shipping means you can add two or more t-shirts, sweatshirts, or caps for no additional shipping charge.

Note that some large or heavy items, including larger framed prints, may have a different shipping charge or a shipping surcharge. When they do, it will be noted on the product page.

 

Timing

We try to ship orders within three business days of receiving them. This applies to in-stock items. Framed items or items requiring personalization may take up to two weeks longer. If there is an extended delay, it will be noted on the product page.

We close for a week over Independence Day and Christmas. A notice will appear at the top of every page of the site in advance of this closure.

We ship most orders via USPS, so if the post office is closed, we won't be shipping orders that day.

If you need to receive your order by a certain date, such as to give as a gift or have for a trip, we recommend ordering at least two weeks in advance, especially if you are using USPS shipping. 

If you're looking for reliable, on-time deliveries, we strongly suggest upgrading to "UPS 3 Business Day Select Shipping."

Additional notes:

  • When fulfillment takes longer, such as around the Christmas holidays, we'll put up an announcement in the site and will list recommended shipping deadlines below.
  • If an item is out of stock, we will contact you.
  • If one of your items is an advance order, that will be noted on the product page along with an estimate of when it will ship. If that estimated date changes, the product page will be updated.

    Charges for shipping to destinations in the United States and to APO, DPO, and FPO addresses

    • Free shipping
      • On stickers, magnets, decals, patches, static clings, and individual button pins.

    • US Postal Service shipping - The least expensive, though also less reliable than UPS. (See more on UPS in the next section.) 

      • $5.95 for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, button packs.

        Regardless of the number of items you order, the shipping price is still fixed at $5.95. Our flat rate shipping means you can add another t-shirt, cap, or book for no additional shipping charge.

      • $8.95 for hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets.

    We strongly recommend using UPS, especially in November and December.

      UPS 3 Business Day Select 

      Note: UPS 3 Business Day select is not available for addresses in Hawaii and Alaska. If UPS is selected for Hawaii or Alaska, the order will be shipped UPS Ground.

      Cut off time: Orders received by 3 pm Eastern will ship the same business day.  Applies to in-stock items that do not require personalization or signing.
        UPS's normal (non-holiday) delivery guarantee is by the end of the third business day, and this includes delivery on Saturday.  This applies to the 48 contiguous states. 
          • $14.95 for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, button packs.

          • $18.95 for hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets.

          • If the actual shipping cost is significantly higher than what we’re charging, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

        • UPS Overnight (Next Business Day Delivery)
        Before placing your order, call 469-233-7712.

        For shipments to addresses outside the United States

        Destinations

        We only ship to locations that are served by US Postal Service International Service.

        Charges

        • Canada and Mexico

          • $18.00 for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, button packs.
          • $24.00 for hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets.

        • Rest of the World

          • Rates starts at $65.00.

        Additional charges for all destinations

        Some large, heavy items may have an additional shipping charge.  If that's the case, it will be noted on the product page.

        If the actual shipping cost is significantly higher than what we’re charging, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

          All original designs are copyrighted by The History List

          All designs are copyrighted by The History List and the History Nerd text and design on t-shirts is a registered trademark. If you see a knock off, please let me know.

          Mission

          Your purchases support our mission to engage people with local history and to support historic sites and history organizations across the country.

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          Customer Reviews

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          Chiara G.
          Tea-rrific!

          I love this tea towel! It is such a nice big size and the material is sturdy. The print itself is vivid and clear. I can't wait to display it with my summertime patriotic decor!

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          Amanda A.
          Good quality towel

          I received my Boston Tea Party towel and it was great quality! Love it!

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          Joseph P.
          Tea Party Towels

          Pennsylvania Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) participated in the ceremonies and distributed these towels to some of the participants. Wow, the ladies loved the towels, it was a big hit!!!

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          Gena J.
          Cheeky gift for my English family

          Presented this to my English/American family on a recent trip to London. It’s hanging proudly on the oven handle next to their beverage station! Big hit!!

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          John f.M.
          Tea Psrty towel

          This looks great in my home!

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          Janet F.
          History Everywhere!!!

          I’m a history nerd so a historical kitchen towel was a must!!! These towels are beautiful. Now I’m not sure if I’ll use them as such. Lol.

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          Roger M.
          Boston Tea Party

          Love it and I love everything on your store site !!

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          Libby M.
          One-of-a-Kind Find!

          Absolutely love my tea-stained tea towel! So clever and great quality. Several jealous friends have already orders one as well. Take that, King George III!