Tag Archives: American Revolution

Penelope Barker: and the OTHER Tea Party

Posted on January 1, 2025 by lhsittig@verizon.net

by Linda Harris Sittig Many of us know about the Boston Tea Party, which took place on December 16, 1773. On that day, Patriots, known as the Sons of Liberty, disguised themselves as Indians and tossed 340 chests of English … Continue reading →

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Tempe Wick by Linda Harris Sittig

Posted on October 31, 2013 by lhsittig@verizon.net

Tempe Wick grew up in an era when our country was at war. Actually, we weren’t even a country yet – just thirteen colonies bound together in a rebellion against England. Tempe was the youngest of the Wick’s five children, … Continue reading →

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