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EDENTON, N.C. (WITN) -A town in the east is celebrating a major moment in history, marking the 250th anniversary of the Edenton Tea Party. On Friday, organizers kicked off a series of events ...

Edenton Historical Commission Director of History, Alexis Tobias-Jacavone says the day highlights what historians consider the first recorded women’s political demonstration in the United States.