If you think that dressing in costume is not your thing, consider asking everyone to do and wear a hat at the time. You may even consider a project for children who will attend. The hats can you provide supplies. In those days it was considered treason to go against the British king. If you were charged with treason, which meant a death sentence. The Sons of Liberty disguised themselves lest they be accused of treason.Make Mohawk headdress can be a fun and a learning activity for children and adults in the group. You may even consider the possibility of a little war paint.
To go along with its theme of "Boston Tea Party" may consider re-enact the tea being thrown overboard. Place a sign of "No taxation without representation" in any place of the party. Search for empty cardboard boxes and signal area in the boxes. The tea was sold in large blocks in those days. Allow children to throw tea outside the designated area by boat and in the designated area of water. It is a good time to discuss how freedom of expression and freedom of assembly is something that our ancestors fought hard
to carry out. That's why the freedoms we enjoy today.
