Event Details
Step Back in Time: An Evening Honoring the Legacy of Friends Village and Paxson Hall
Tickets: $125 per person
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the enduring legacy of Friends Village and the cherished history of Paxson Hall.
Experience the elegance and charm of the early 1900s with:
✨ A whimsical, actor-led tour through the storied past of Paxson Hall
🎶 Live music by Footstompers performing Jazz and Blues with the talented duo of Shikha Prashar and Francis Lusardi and The Creswell Club, performing jazz and ragtime from the 1900s–1930s
🍽️ Exquisite cuisine by Joseph’s Premier Catering
🎩 1900s-themed attire encouraged (but not required)
Together, we will also honor those who have shaped our legacy of community and care:
Judge Edward M. Paxson – Visionary benefactor whose generosity built and gifted Paxson Hall
Lydia Lewis, representing The Parry Family – A family whose dedication to Friends Village began in 1915 and continues today
Celebrate history, friendship, and a future full of promise as we raise vital funds for the restoration and preservation of Paxson Hall — ensuring its story continues for generations to come.
Reserve your place today and be part of a tradition 125 years in the making.
Visit www.friends-village.org/paxson-hall for tickets and details.
Questions? Contact Lyndsay Ramirez at (215) 968-3346 ext. 105 or LRamirez@friends-village.org