Almost everyone knows the story of the Boston Tea Party, but did you know that when the colonists stopped drinking tea due to taxation they instead turned to drinking chocolate? Infamous American patriot Paul Revere even crafted dedicated drinking chocolate pots. Boston and the state of Massachusetts have many historical connections to chocolate that continue on from that point in time, including being the home of the very first chocolate factory in North America, the first roadside retail confectionary operation, and the first forays into commercial white chocolate production. Come celebrate the 250th and learn more about our sweet history at this fascinating program presented by Cocoa Beantown! A small game of trivia will be played at the end of the event.
This Unearth a Story summer reading event is generously sponsored by the Friends of Kimball Library.
This program is in celebration and reflection of America’s 250th anniversary of freedom.