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A Special Victorian Valentine's Tea & Craft Party
A Valentine's Day- themed historical event where children can recreate fun traditions of the Victorian Era.
In the mid-1800’s, one of the most prominent American citizens of the Victorian era maintained a residence in Chappaqua. Horace Greeley was a famed journalist, activist, and politician who had a profound importance on both local and national history. As did most of his contemporaries, Greeley and his family (a wife and two daughters) followed the traditional Victorian customs of the time. For Valentine’s Day, the New Castle Historical Society will be recreating elements of the Victorian experience in a fun-filled event.
A Victorian Valentine’s Tea and Craft will take place on Saturday, February 6th, at 2 pm. Activities will include making Victorian-style Valentines and “Tussie-Mussies,” which are small bouquets of colorful flowers typically given as gifts and signs of romantic affection. As the name of the event suggests, there will also be tea and a variety of snacks served. It is a great opportunity for children up to the age of 12 to experience local history and have a whimsical look at Valentine’s Day in Victorian Times.
To register for this event, please call the New Castle Historical Society at 914-238-4666. It will begin at 2 pm on Saturday, February 6th at the Horace Greeley House Museum (100 King St. Chappaqua, NY). For further information, please contact Cassie Ward at director@newcastlehs.org or 914-238-4666.
