| APRIL 5, 2011 -- The Drum Hill chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a Victorian Tea on Saturday, April 9, from 3 to 5:15 at the Cannon Grange, 25 Cannon Road. The tea is a fund-raising social event with a portion of the proceeds going to support education locally and nationally.
This year’s tea will feature a live, one-person theatrical performance by Stephanie Jackson of Farmington, who will portray Elizabeth Keckly, an enslaved woman who purchased her freedom and persevered to become dressmaker to President Abraham Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd Lincoln. The one-hour presentation is entitled They Call Me Lizzy.
The show portrays the unlikely relationship between Mrs. Lincoln and Lizzy, who witnessed some of the most private moments between the President and First Lady. Spanning the Victorian Era, the show also looks at Lizzy’s life before and beyond her connection to the White House.
The afternoon will also feature a raffle, with prizes including a Piaget watch valued at $5,000, a wind sculpture by Drew Klotz, and other prizes. Tickets are $20 each and will be on sale at the Village Market on April 7 ad 8, as well as at the event. The winner need not be present.
Additionally, tickets for a tea cup raffle will be for sale at the event.
Tickets to the tea are $55 and seating is limited. E-mail events@drumhilldar.org with questions.
Those wishing to attend may mail a check along with names to: Daughters of the American Revolution, P.O. Box 542, Georgetown, CT 06829-0542. Checks should be made payable to Drum Hill DAR. |
