Special Tour: Women, Love, and Property
Saturday, March 13 | 10:30 a.m.
Celebrate Women’s History Month at Tudor Place! Six generations of Peter women played an integral part in the preservation of the historic mansion and the objects and papers of their significant family. This tour explores the changing role of women from 1816 through modern day. The tour will highlight artifacts and documents from the family matriarch, Martha Washington, as well as Martha Custis Peter, first owner of Tudor Place, and her daughter Britannia Peter Kennon. After the tour, enjoy a traditional Victorian Tea complete with tea sandwiches, scones, delicious desserts and historic tea blends.
Members: $5 (tour only); $20 (tea and tour)
Nonmembers: $10 (tour only); $25 (tea and tour)
TO REGISTER: http://womenloveandproperty.eventbrite.com/
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
1644 31st Street NW | Washington, DC 20007
P: 202.965.0400 | F: 202.965.0164
www.tudorplace.org
March 20, 2010 | 1:00 p.m.
From the pages of Lewis Carroll’s historic novel, enjoy a festive “Mad Hatter” tea at Tudor Place! Children and adults try on period clothing, while sampling period teas, and delicious desserts in the enchanting historic rooms! After the tea ceremony, children create a festive hat to take home. Discounted Tickets to see Tim Burton’s “Alice and Wonderland” at any AMC theatre included!!
Adults: $15
Member Children: $25
Nonmember Children: $30
TO REGISTER: http://madhattertea.eventbrite.com/
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
1644 31st Street NW | Washington, DC 20007
P: 202.965.0400 | F: 202.965.0164
www.tudorplace.org
Tuesday, March 30 | 6:45 p.m.
Curatorial staff presents an engaging lecture on the little known art and tradition of hairwork jewelry. This art form grew in popularity as a form of adornment during times of mourning. The lecture explores hairwork jewelry and mourning traditions from the 18th century to 19th century. Rarely exhibited pieces of hair jewelry will be displayed including a piece associated with George Washington, a rare 19th century woven hair bracelet, and a Civil War Era hair locket.
Members: Free
Nonmembers: $8
TO REGISTER: http://strandsoftime.eventbrite.com/
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
1644 31st Street NW | Washington, DC 20007
P: 202.965.0400 | F: 202.965.0164
www.tudorplace.org
Wednesday, March 31 at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 7 at 1 p.m.
Celebrate the blooming of the Cherry Blossoms at Tudor Place! Enjoy a traditional tea complete with tea sandwiches, scones, delicious desserts and Japanese tea blends. After the tea join docents for a relaxing stroll through Tudor Place’s 5 ½ acre gardens.
Members: $20
Nonmembers: $25
TO REGISTER: http://cherryblossomtea.eventbrite.com/
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
1644 31st Street NW | Washington, DC 20007
P: 202.965.0400 | F: 202.965.0164
www.tudorplace.org
Spring Tea and Chocolate Workshop for Children
Thursday, April 1 | 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy a festive Spring Tea complete with delicious sweet treats! Join costumed interpreters for a lesson in tea etiquette. Following the tea ceremony children will learn the basics of chocolate making and create their own 3D chocolate eggs to take home!
Member Children: $20
Nonmember Children: $25
Adults: $10
TO REGISTER: http://springkidstea.eventbrite.com/
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
1644 31st Street NW | Washington, DC 20007
P: 202.965.0400 | F: 202.965.0164
www.tudorplace.org
Saturday, April 3 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Celebrate Spring and Easter at Tudor Place’s Third Annual Eggstravaganza! Children of all ages enjoy the largest Egg Hunt in Washington D.C. and a thrilling Egg Roll Contest. After the exciting games, spend the morning decorating festive eggs and building a spring basket! The Easter Bunny is available for pictures all morning. Visitors also enjoy a self-guided tour of Tudor Place’s 5 ½ acres of glorious gardens. The Egg Hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. and the Egg Roll follows at 10:45 a.m. Bring your own basket, spoon, and one hard-boiled egg per child.
Member Children: $7
Nonmember Children: $10
Adult Chaperones: $3
TO REGISTER: http://eggstravaganza.eventbrite.com/
1644 31st Street NW | Washington, DC 20007
www.tudorplace.org
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