Our annual Ladies High Tea is held in the spring at the Quaker Heights Retirement Home behind the museum. This event is an elegant afternoon of tea, great food, and entertainment.
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In 2011 the theme of the tea was Remembering Civil War Ladies, highlighting the often overlooked contributions of women during the American Civil War.
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In 2012 the theme of the tea was Magical Moments, featuring a live magician.
"Remembering Civil War Ladies" High Tea.
Many participants came to the event in costume.
Preparing the food.
Larry McKeehan makes sure that there's always plenty of hot water ready to make the tea.
Di Miller (museum trustee) serves our guests.
Dolly McKeehan (museum trustee and curator) serves our famous chicken salad.
Cyndi Pauwels (former museum trustee) serves finger sandwiches.
The dessert...ginger bread and mini cream puffs.
Entertainment.