Steampunk Tea

 Last month, I was invited to my first Steampunk Tea. It was just one of the events that was part of an out-of this-world Convention and Exhibit.

 I had the opportunity to meet some inspirational Time Travelers.

 A Lady must always be prepared to defend herself on such an adventure.

 The entertainment was out of this world.

 And such wonderful delights with interesting guests.

 It was truly a memorable event.

The Ending to a good year!

 2013 is quickly coming to an end. It was a good year for me.

 I had many new adventures and met wonderful new friends to take the journey with me.

 I have learned a lot about myself and feel quite lucky.

 I have no regrets on how the year went for me. If I had to do it all over, I would not change a thing.

 Yes, life have been good to me and I am truly grateful!

 I want to thank my friends who have inspired me in my quest for knowledge of history and my heritage.

 As I look back on what I have learned, I am ready for what the future holds for me.

I am ready to bring in 2014 as a true Victorian and Historian.

New dress for a Christmas celebration

From time to time a Victorian woman must make some alterations on an old dress to create a new look. Well mine began with a lovely yellow ball gown I have not worn in year. The first time was at a Civil war ball in 2010.

It was a challenge being I have not sown in awhile. But it was the time to put on my Victorian thinking cap and come up with something smashing for my up and coming event.  Here goes.
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Good Year at Hearthside!

I had a wonderful and rewarding year at Hearthside. I was pleased
with my interpretation of the Hearthside house cook and feel my guest were to.

 Now the season is coming to an end. 

This month we will decorate the house for Christmas, give our last tours of the house and then close up for the winter

victorian Garden Party at Hearthside.

VICTORIAN GARDEN PARTY FOR AMERICAN GIRL DOLLS TO BE HELD AUG. 18

An afternoon of old-fashioned fun is in store for girls and their moms, along with their American Girl Dolls® on the grounds with a Victorian Garden Party being held on Sunday, August 18th.

This event is especially designed for girls ages 5-10. This event focuses on the leisurely past times during the Victorian age. There will also be refreshments of old-fashioned lemonade and cookies along with lawn games, such as croquet, graces and hoops. The fun continues with prizes and raffles, tours of the house, and shopping for a special treat for girls and their dolls.

There will be two seatings: one at 11:30 a.m. and the other at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 for each child/adult pair and $12 for any additional children and may be reserved by calling Hearthside at 726-0597. Like our other doll events, we expect that tickets will go quickly, especially since seating is limited, so don't delay!

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A Great Gatsby Day at Hearthside

The Great Gatsby Auto Show at Hearthside House, this weekend past, was a smashing hit! We could not have asked for better weather. The lawn of Hearthside was filled with beautiful automobles of the past. It was a pleasue to meet the owners of these well kept and pampered automobiles. It made for a most memorable event in Hearthside's history.

 What a wonderful step back into the 1920"s.