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Avon's 'Tablescapes' Fundraiser To Help Open New History Museum
The popular Avon Historical Society event turns table settings into art and it will take place Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15.
Avon Historical Society
AVON, CT — Folks interested in attending one of the more unique community fundraisers in Avon still have time to plan to go.
And, in doing so, they will help the Avon Historical Society open its brand new Avon History Museum, set to open to the public on July 4.
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The society's sixth "Tablescapes" event will showcase up to 30 creative and original table settings on Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15, at the historic North House, 1 Nod Road, Avon.
Friday's event is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., while Saturday's event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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It will feature themed table settings from local professional designers, florists, businesses, individuals, artists and others featuring fresh floral arrangements, centerpieces and accessories.
“This is our sixth 'Tablescapes' and we welcome new and returning local artisans, gardeners, decorators and residents who will show off their talents with gorgeous themes and ideas. We welcome the public to view these gorgeous tables, just right for every occasion,” said Mary Harrop, co-chairperson of the event.
The displays will be set up around the Belle Ballroom of the historic North House, a former colonial-era Inn on the Providence-Albany Turnpike, which today is Route 44.
Back by popular demand will be a “Table and Barware Tag Sale” on both days.
The tag sale will feature gently used, antique and/or vintage dishes, platters, bowls, glassware, barware, silverware, casserole dishes, baking dishes and baking supplies, all priced to sell, with proceeds benefiting the Avon Historical Society.
Admission to "Tablescapes" includes the tag sale.
The proceeds of this year’s event will benefit the installation of professionally curated exhibits in the new Avon History Museum, which is scheduled to open on Friday, July 4.
Tickets are $20 each pre-sale and at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at www.avonhistoricalsociety.org.
For more information on the Avon Historical Society's new museum, click on this link.
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