Dare I get involved in this one. I t is part of Masonic lore that A lodge of Freemasons met at the tavern where the tea party started. THe lodge meeting came to a halt and the men dressed as indians went out and did the Tea Party bit. They returned to the tavern and continued the meeting. It is a known fact that most of the men involved were active Freemasons. Geo.Washington was master of one the lodges at that time. I may be able to do some research and get back but it will take some time.