Wilmington tea walk honors American Revolutionary history

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A pivotal moment in American history was commemorated Thursday in downtown Wilmington, as community members gathered to honor a 1775 protest that helped set the stage for the American Revolution.

One by one, women participating in the reenactment dumped tea into a burning barrel, recreating a defining moment in history.

Market Street was filled with a parade of patriots as the Wilmington Ladies Tea Walk brought the American Revolutionary era back to life…

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