Topping off Ceremony
In building construction there is always a topping off ceremony when the roof is completed. It started with wood frame buildings and the tradition continues on even with steel structures. We took this...
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You’ve Come a Long Way Baby!
Remember when the Capt. Parker Minuteman statue was just a glimmer in Susie Chisholm’s eye? Well, Capt. Parker is just about done and we can’t wait to see him in bronze!
View ArticleCapt. Parker, Susie Chisholm and Me
I just returned from a whirlwind trip to Boston and on my way home stopped off in one of my favorite cities, Savannah, GA, to see Susie Chisholm. As you know if you follow this blog, Susie has been...
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Can you spot the teapot?
We knew Susie Chisholm was talented but this takes the cake, or in our case the teapot. See if you can spot the teapot on Capt. Parker’s Jacket.
View ArticleLast Day of Rubbering
I don’t know about you, but I have a whole new appreciation for sculpting. The rubbering process was a three day process and is now complete. Next up for Capt. Parker is casting of a mold out of...
View ArticleMaking of Let It Begin Here
Until you have the opportunity to work on a film set, you have no idea what goes into making a movie. That being said, the film for the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, Let It Begin Here, is ready...
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What Was the Massachusetts Charter?
The Massachusetts Charter was a document that was issued by the English co-rulers William and Mary in 1691, which defined the government of the American colonies. The lands delineated in the charter...
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The Stamp Act Riots
The Bostonians were very angry at the passing of the Stamp Acts. So in August of 1765, the colonists began to riot. Loyalists and Andrew Oliver, the Stamp Master, and Thomas Hutchinson, the governor of...
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“Johnny Tremain”
Johnny Tremain is a wonderful children’s historical novel by Esther Forbes. It’s set in Boston prior to and during the American Revolution. The story follows Johnny’s apprenticeship, quest for human...
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The Drinks Are On Us!
How many attractions have a drink named after them? Our neighbors at InterContinental Boston have created a delicious cocktail that is of special interest to us! “The Boston Tea Party” signature...
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