America’s first female political activist. Leader of 51 women who signed a Proclamation of Protest in 1774 known as The Edenton Tea Party; The first organized political activity by women in our country, encouraged women to boycott English goods. An . . . — — Map (db m224300) HM
A Brief History of the Barker House1757 Thomas Barker marries Penelope Padgett. Penelope, 28 years old, twice widowed, had inherited substantial wealth. 1761 Thomas travels to London as North Carolina . . . — — Map (db m224302) HM
Home of Thomas Barker, N.C. agent to England, and his wife Penelope, reputed leader of the Edenton "Tea Party," 1774.
Stands 3 blocks south. — — Map (db m34810) HM
