The Monroe County Historical Association (MCHA) will be presenting its 23rd Annual Victorian Tea and Luncheon Sunday, April 19 at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort Sunday, April 19.
This beautiful Shawnee on Delaware location hosts the afternoon’s program titled “Money, Myth, and Madder: Women and Quilting during the Civil War” by Michele McLaughlin and Beth Bacher. An invitation to explore the extraordinary contributions women made during the Civil War that includes an assortment of quilts and visual aids enhancing this view of women’s war efforts, kinds of quilts made and impact of the war on women’s issues.
Beginning with a social hour at 1 p.m. and seating set to take place at 1:30; the luncheon program will commence at 2 p.m. This year’s menu features a Shawnee Inn house salad with organic mixed greens and choice of dressing. The main course of penne pasta with smoke chicken and herbed tomato sauce follows with scrumptious strawberry shortcake to complete the meal. A delightful assortment of scones, mini muffins with fresh jams, honey and butter compliment a variety of teas and coffee.
Price for the luncheon is $30 for MCHA members and $35 for non-member guests. The Victorian Tea is an open seating event. Tables can be reserved for groups of 8. Reservations, with payment, should be made at the Monroe County Historical Association, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, were due before Friday, April 10. Contact MCHA for exceptions.
Monroe County Historical Association
MonroeHistorical.org
(570) 421-7703
Proceeds benefit
Monroe County Historical Association
A non-profit organization
dedicated to promoting, protecting and preserving
Monroe County’s history.
