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Hundreds of reenactors from around the country, dressed up in colonist garb, boarded a tall ship and destroyed more than 2,000 pounds of British tea into Boston Harbor. The thousands gathered to watch the theatrical scene went crazy in applause.

On Friday, Massachusetts launched official events marking the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. We talk about this watershed moment of Boston, and American, history and its legacy.

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, here are five Boston-area spots where you can sip afternoon tea and munch on ornate snacks.

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The city of Boston is in the historic spotlight this weekend. If you can believe it, this weekend marks the 250th anniversary of the famous Boston Tea Party,...

The Boston Tea Party had very little do with tax hikes. And despite the name, it wasn't a party. But it drew the ire of colonial leaders like George Washington. Now, on the 250th anniversary, historians are hoping to revisit one of the most sensationalized moments in U.S. history.