The Pine Tree Riot That Sparked Revolution | Concord News

Before the Boston Tea Party, a fiery rebellion erupted in New Hampshire when loggers rose up against British claims on white pine trees vital for shipbuilding. When a new governor enforced fines and permits, locals like Ebenezer Mudgett took matters into their own hands—storming a sheriff’s office, roughing him up, and even cutting off his horses’ ears. Their bold defiance, the Pine Tree Riot of 1772, foreshadowed the Revolution, proving ordinary colonists were ready to fight for their livelihoods and rights—long before tea was dumped in Boston Harbor. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34890832cc3cfbd1