 During the time of the American Revolution, women - being the main consumers of British teas and textiles - boycotted all British imports and even formed groups to encourage other women to do so in order to support the rebellion.They signed resolutions, like the Edenton Tea Party, and created their own teas from mulberry leaves, lavender, and locally grown herbs.Barker was known as a patriot of the Revolution and ten months after the famous Boston Tea Party, she organized a "Tea Party" of her own.