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Celebrate Charleston’s revolutionary history with this beautiful porcelain Charleston Waterfront Ornament. The ornament features a historic waterfront scene depicting Charleston Harbor, sailing vessels, and the city’s early skyline, with a festive gold ribbon for hanging.
The back of the ornament tells the story of the Charleston Tea Party, an important episode in South Carolina’s path toward the American Revolution:
"No taxation without representation” became a rallying cry for colonists in the mid-18th century. Prior to the American Revolution, the British government imposed a series of taxes on goods, including tea, that were imported to the colonies. Many American colonists felt these taxes were unfair and sought ways to openly resist the British government’s control. On Dec. 1st, 1773, a vessel containing a shipment of over 250 chests of tea arrived in Charleston Harbor. By Dec. 3rd, Charlestonians agreed not to pay the duty on the tea and the boat sat unclaimed in the harbor. After 20 days, the tea was seized and brought ashore where it was stored in the Exchange Building. Though less dramatic and violent than the Boston Tea Party, the Charleston Tea Party gave momentum to revolutionary sentiment that was brewing in South Carolina and played a crucial role on the road to revolution.
A meaningful holiday keepsake for anyone who loves Charleston, South Carolina, and American history, this porcelain ornament brings a piece of the city’s past to the Christmas tree.
Celebrate a beloved symbol of the holiday season with this beautiful porcelain Poinsettia Ornament. Featuring a delicate poinsettia design with vibrant red flowers, green leaves, and a festive red ribbon, this classic ornament adds a touch of South Carolina history to your Christmas tree.
The back of the ornament shares the story of the plant’s connection to South Carolina native Joel Roberts Poinsett:
In 1828, Joel Roberts Poinsett, U.S. Minister to Mexico, returned to his native South Carolina from Mexico with a lovely plant bearing large red leaves. In his honor, the plant was called the poinsettia, and today, it is a beloved symbol of the holiday season.
Beautiful as a Christmas decoration and meaningful as a historical keepsake, this porcelain ornament makes a wonderful gift for anyone who loves South Carolina, holiday traditions, and history.