Mother's Day Tea 2012

This Mother's Day, treat someone special to an afternoon of historical relaxation at the Noah Webster House. On Sunday, May 13 from 2-4 p.m., guests will enjoy afternoon tea, relaxing music, and a performance by Kandie Carle.

Kandie Carle, the Victorian Lady, will entertain with a lively performance as she shares the fashions of the Regency Era. She will highlight Jane Austen's use of clothing in her novels to define character, enhance story lines, and develop plot points. Carle developed the program last year, and this is the first time it will be performed in West Hartford.

Sarah St. Germain, the museum's Coordinator of Public Programs said recently, "We've had Ms. Carle perform at the tea in the past, and are incredibly excited about the new program. The combination of Kandie Carle and Jane Austen is sure to engross our guests!"

Afternoon tea will include tea sandwiches, dessert, and a selection of fine teas. The menu includes chicken salad, cucumber, watercress and egg, and tomato sandwiches. Desserts include chocolate gateau, scones, fruit kabobs, and lemon cheesecake.

The event will take place in the beautiful Hamilton Gallery, which was renovated in 2008 to imitate an early 19th-century American meetinghouse.

Tickets to the Mother's Day Tea are $25 per adult and $20 for children. Museum members are $20 and $17 respectively. This program is suggested for ages 13 and over. Reservations are required by Friday, May 11 and are available online at www.noahwebsterhouse.org or by calling 860-521-5362 x21.