Story by Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published August 1,2023 12:22 P.M.  

(Beaver, PA) The Fort McIntosh Chapter NSDAR held their 6th annual fundraiser event Saturday, July 30 with 74 people in attendance.  According to Fort McIntosh Chapter Regent, Deanna Jacobs, the theme was the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party and they called it “The Beaver Tea Party.”  Attendees wore Revolutionary War-Era dress and reenactors who were in attendance from Fort McIntosh Garrison, provided a Muzzle demonstration. Jacobs said, “We threw tea and stamped letters into spoons, and had an amazing time.”

The chapter estimates they raised over $1,500 to support their activities, all while educating guests about the events of the Boston Tea Party.  The funds raised are used to support active military, veterans, education, and historic preservation projects throughout Beaver County.