250TH Anniversary of the Burning of the Peggy Stewart

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In October of 1774, the people of Annapolis discovered that the brigantine, the Peggy Stewart, contained contraband tea that violated the colonists’ non-importation resolution.  In response to public outrage, ship owner Anthony Stewart was forced to burn the Peggy Stewart with the tea onboard down to the waterline with sails and colors still flying! The burning of Peggy Stewart heightened the divide between American patriots from those loyal to the crown – as the colonies continued to march toward revolution!

Visit with the colonial townspeople of Annapolis on Pinkney Street for our largest living history event of the year! Stop in at the Waterfront Warehouse, the Shiplap House and Hogshead and encounter local sailors, merchants and business owners and discover what they thought of this historic event. Hear live music, play colonial games and much more.