The 1774 Elkridge Thugs
Museum of Howard County History Museum of Howard County History 8328 Court Avenue, Ellicott City, MD, United StatesWith Author Dan Hobbs: During 1773-1774, the tides of public opinion against British rule in America began to rise. The brigantine Peggy Stewart sailed in with this tide carrying 2,000 pounds of the noxious weed, tea, to the surprise of her owner, Anthony Stewart, and to the delight of those looking for an excuse to …