Roger Peterson Jr. will be the guest speaker for the First Wednesday series at the Upton House, 380 Mahoning Ave. NW, Waren.

Peterson is the owner of Center Brook Manor in North Bloomfield, and his program will focus on the Boston Tea Party, a precursor to the Revolutionary War.

The program starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday with refreshments available at 9:30 a.m. Admission is free. For more information, go to uptonhouse.org or call 330-395-1840.