Fair to be Victorian tea, fashion show
Peabody Main Street Association will present its next session in the "How Does YOUR Garden Grow?" women's series, "Pansies, Petticoats and Petit Fours," a Victorian tea and Civil War-era fashion show.
The event, hosted by the Victorian Revival Society, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 18 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The tea includes elegant refreshments and music presented by Jon and Betsy Goering, who perform in the group of Civil War period musicians, "The Free Staters." Following the tea, a fashion show featuring costumes of the Civil War period as well as a vintage makeover, and fashion review will be held.
The cost for the event is $12. One free $5 Peabody Bucks gift certificate will be given with purchase of each ticket, compliments of Peabody Main Street Association. Plan to come early to shop before the tea. In addition, fabulous door prizes will be awarded to some lucky women, including two porcelain tea sets.
The Victorian Revival Society is a group of Victorian enthusiasts who have presented a number of unique period events such as vintage baseball games, cemetery tours, and theatrical productions such as "The Matchmaker." The mission of the VRS is to promote all things Victorian by educating and entertaining in vintage style.
"Pansies, Petticoats and Petit Fours" is part of the "How Does YOUR Garden Grow?" women's series sponsored by Peabody Main Street Association, a nonprofit organization working to ensure that Peabody continues to grow and thrive while preserving its historic character through the involvement of the community. Proceeds of the event benefit historic preservation projects of the organization.
Tickets for "Pansies, Petticoats and Petit Fours" must be purchased in advance. Space is limited. To buy tickets, stop by the Peabody City Office or contact Joanna Brazil at (620) 983-2174 or e-mail pmsa@peabodyks.com. Evenings, contact Susie Schmidt at (620) 983-2264.
Future events and a Victorian Revial Society newsletter are being planned. For more information regarding VRS, contact Jeanne Strotkamp at (620) 983-2241 or Schmidt.
