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“A Revolutionary Tea”

PERTH AMBOY – The Proprietary House, The Royal Governor’s Mansion invites you to join us for “A Revolutionary Tea”. Sunday, 21st May 2017  ~  at 1:00 p.m.

Purchase your tickets in advance for a journey back to the 18th century.  Learn why tea was of such importance to the era’s fashion-conscious families that their portraits included their tea sets. Historian Stacy F. Roth dons period attire to explore tea’s history in colonial America, the beverage’s cultural importance, tea’s social rituals and etiquette. The program includes a living history display, with demonstrations, prose, poetry & music. Following Ms. Roth’s presentation, afternoon tea, finger sandwiches & cakes will be served.

SPACE IS LIMITED!!! Tickets Now Available On A First-Come, First-Served Basis. Admission: $30 per Person; $25 for Members. To Purchase Tickets Contact – Proprietary House Association. Phone:  (732) 826-5527; E-mail: info@theproprietaryhouse.org; Address:  149 Kearny Avenue,  Perth Amboy, NJ,  08861.

***All funds raised will benefit ongoing restoration and operation of Proprietary House’s Museum.  ***

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