Solebury Historians Host Garden Party With William And Annie Lathrop

SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP, PA — The Solebury Township Historical Society will host a Garden Party celebration held in the spirit of New Hope Impressionists William and Annie Lathrop’s famous Sunday afternoon gatherings.

Delectable small bites and signature cocktails including the Lathrop Lemon Rickey will accompany lively conversation, ragtime rhythms from the Michael Arenella Quartet and a live auction.

A Garden Party with William and Annie Lathrop takes place on Sunday, September 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the picturesque HollyHedge Estate. Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased online at www.soleburyhistory.org.

“We are excited to host a memorable afternoon reveling in the spirit and history of the Lathrop’s contribution to our community,” said Lorraine Gross, STHS chairperson. “Our live auction promises to be the highlight as our guests will have an opportunity to bid on paintings by Carversville artist Joseph Crilley, a Max Hansen catered four course meal for six, artwork by Pearl Mintzer, an Impression-SIPS private party, and much more. Our own board member, Dave Smith, will be the auctioneer, promising an entertaining event.”

STHS President, Marnie Leasure further added, “Our committee has been working for months to bring back STHS’s annual fundraiser. We hope to see many Solebury residents along with our Bucks and Hunterdon neighbors spend the afternoon supporting this year’s capital campaign, a new website benefiting members and guests who access our comprehensive archives.”

Period attire is encouraged but not required.

A Garden Party with William and Annie Lathrop is being supported by: Tinsman Brothers Building Materials, Jay Spaziano Real Estate, Angel’s Cards & Gifts, Rago Arts & Auction Center, Walter’s Nursery, Jarrett Vaughan Builders, Peddler’s Village, Tohickon Settlement Services, Eiseman Construction, GMG Insurance, Gratz Gallery, Parry Insurance, Northeast Equitable, HMR Architects, Solebury Township Supervisors, Martha Sperling Fine Art, Augenblick & Co. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

To help STHS reach its fundraising goal of $20,000, call 215-297-5091 or
visit soleburyhistory.org.

Solebury Township Historical Society was founded in 1981 as a non-profit organization
dedicated to the preservation of Solebury Township’s world-renowned historic and
artistic heritage.

Headquartered in a historic, one-room schoolhouse located at the corner of Sugan and Upper York roads in Solebury Village, the STHS is a resource for preserved archives, oral histories, publications, and more. It is open to the public on Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and by appointment. For more information, email info@soleburyhistory.org or call 215.297.5091. Visit soleburyhistory.org.