Mother's Day Tea Planned at Historic Carlyle House in Alexandria

PHOTO of Carlyle House garden courtesy of Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority

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Looking for Mother’s Day plans? Treat your mom to a Mother’s Day Tea on Sunday at Historic Carlyle House, Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 North Fairfax St. in Old Town Alexandria. The tea includes a tour of Carlyle House, the most historic house in Old Town Alexandria.

Relax in the beautiful garden setting of Magnolia Terrace while learning the “Language of the Fan,” an 18th century popular mode of subtle communication. Experience personalized tableside service and scrumptious food catered by Calling Card Events for an unforgettable day.

Tickets to the event are priced at $30 per person. Please give your preference for the 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. seating times. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 703.549.2997 or e-mailing carlylerentals@nvrpa.org. For further information please visit www.carlylehouse.org or call 703.549.2997.

Other Mother’s Day doings in Old Town Alexandria include:

• Sunday, May 10 – Free Mother’s Day Tours at Apothecary Museum: Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 South Fairfax StreetThe Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is pleased to offer free tours on Mother’s Day for all visiting mothers! Free for Mothers. $5 for all other adults and $3 for children (ages 5 -12). 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, please email apothecary.museum@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3852.
• Sunday, May 10 – Free Mother’s Day Open House Friendship Firehouse: Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 South Alfred Street For this special day, the firehouse photographer will be taking complimentary portraits. Come pose alongside the historic equipment that fought fires in early 19th – century Alexandria. Learn about the suction pumper, and other artifacts such as parade hats and speaking trumpets. Youngsters will also receive a fire hat of their very own. Free for Mothers and their families. For more information, please visit www.friendshipfire.net or call 703.746.4994.

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