The American Revolutionary War is one of the most studied conflicts, as well as one of the most celebrated times in U.S. history. Despite this, many of its basic facts have faded from memory. Many of us have forgotten the crucial battles and iconic people involved, alongside the motivations that drove the colonies to rebellion. However, understanding these events is necessary to understanding our country.
The town of Ayer, where Markoh's is located, had no plans to hold its own No Kings protest back in June, but the politically-involved diCiccos wanted to get other like-minded people in town out that day anyway. The tea was a nod to the American Revolution protest in Boston in which the Sons of Liberty dumped chests full of tea into the Boston Harbor.