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Victorian History Program and Tour

Presented by The Tea Ladies, Inc.

Join The Tea Ladies for an entertaining and factual Victorian program presented in the formal parlor of the David Davis Mansion Museum. Programs are presented in Victorian costume by Nancy Perzo and Karen Patton.

A sample of our most popular programs:

Outrageous Etiquette: Outlandish etiquette rules from the 1890's. The Tea Ladies share rules of Victorian etiquette you just won't believe. The complicated use of calling cards is demonstrated along with other interesting dining rules. The audience participates in this program.

Hoopskirts and Teacups: Learn about women of the Civil war Era from their touching letters and journals. Hear some amusing stories about hoop skirts and other feminine finery. We demonstrate tea brewing demonstration and special Civil War music is played.

Tea in a Victorian Garden: Step with us into a secret Victorian garden. Learn about the heirloom garden at the David Davis Mansion and Sara Davis's love for her garden. Picnic etiquette is discussed; tussie mussies and the language of flowers will be shown in an interesting demonstration with tour of the David Davis Mansion heirloom garden following the program.

The Titanic: Teatime on the Titanic. Elegant Edwardians such as Lady Astor and Mrs. J.M. (Molly) Brown were in attendance. Join us for tea as we embark on the most fascinating voyage of an era. Guests participate in this program.

Take Me to the Fair: The 1893 Chicago World's Fair- Let's step back in time and go to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair! 27,000,000 Victorians would pay 50 cents apiece to experience an unforgettable day at the fair that offered a glimpse into the future of a new century.

For a complete list of programs, contact Nancy Perzo 1-309-827-2200

Cost:
The cost of this Victorian History program is $250.00 for any group (no minimum). Groups larger than 40 are split in half one group tours the mansion while half the group hears the program, then the process is reversed. There is an additional $4.00 per person charge for the tour of the mansion that is paid directly to the museum at the end of the tour.

Your Victorian History Program and Tour will be scheduled on the basis of the availability of the site/staff on your requested tour date. Every effort will be made to accommodate your first-choice date, but emailing a request does not guarantee confirmation. All tours are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis; reservation requests will be processed in the order that they are received.