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*WE WELCOME
YOU!*
Victorian Tea Society
of Prvidence was established in 2001 to bring
together Ladies and Gentlemen who share a love for the Victorian Era and
to make new friends.
We are a society
of women and men dedicated to the enjoyment of tea and friendship. We
lunch, laugh and learn while relaxing with other tea lovers.
Based in the New
England area, located in Rhode Island. In our small groups, we each take
turns being the host or hostess of the month. The tea party host or
hostess may choose to serve a luncheon with a formal, informal, or even a
witty theme. He or she may even plan an outing to visit a tea house,
museum, etc. There is a $10.00 monthly fee, which is given to the host or
hostess for that month to help defray the costs. That way we don't have to
charge an annual membership fee.
Join us! Simply
e-mail us here at the bottom of the page. Give us your
full name, email address, and tell us a little about yourself. We'd love to
have you!
Would you
like to join us for a cup of tea~ Meet new friendship the old fashioned
way?
A Cup of Tea
When the world is all at odds, And the mind is all at sea, Then cease the
useless tedium, And brew a cup of tea.
There is magic
in its fragrance.
There is solace
in its taste,
The laden
moments vanish
Somewhere into
space,
And the world
becomes a lovely thing!
There's beauty
as you see,
All because you
briefly stopped
To have a cup of
tea.
-Author
Unknown
*About Lady
Estelle*
IN MY YOUNGER YEARS
It was in 2001
that I started the chapter of the Victorian Tea Society of
Providence,
I was always looking for new and fun things to do. While browsing the
internet I came upon The Red Hat Society where women gather for
fun. This seemed like what I was looking for.
At 52, I
decides life is too short to worry about getting older and got me the
biggest red hat and joined the chapter to have some fun. The Red Hat
signified my freedom to be myself.
An idea was
born . . . a challenge! Why just be apart of just a women's society?
Why not start one of my own society of women and men to have fun? I
was always interested in the Victorian/Edwardian Era, loved having tea
parties and entertaining.
So, I
started calling my friends I thought would like to form a Victorian
Tea Society. Without any problem, I soon had 4 ladies, including my
youngest daughter and son interested in the idea.
 The arrangements
were made to meet at Baxter's on December 22nd, wearing our Favorite
Hats. The Hats was our statement of Freedom to have Fun.
At our first
gathering our table was beautifully arranged with tablecloths, lace
napkins, napkin holders, flowers, candles, china, silver, and pretty
place cards indicating our place at the table. Our menu included
sandwiches, strawberry shortcake, scones, clotted cream and jams, and
best of all, I served tea. We gave ourselves the royal treatment. My
Victorian Tea Society was officially launched, as we raised our cups
and toasted, "The Victorian Tea Society of Providence" is on the go! So
look out Providence, here we come wearing our Hats with Pride and
Style!"
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http://www.astorsbeechwood.com/
This is the only
"cottage" among the Newport mansions that provides a living history
tour. The cast of The Beechwood Theatre Company takes on the roles of
servants, guests and members of the Astor family in the year 1891 (or
1920s on Tuesdays). You are guided through the home by the cast as if
you were a guest coming to call on the Astor family. Through interaction
with the actors, a wealth of information on the dress, customs,
activities, class structure and opulence of the era is shared in an
intimate and interesting format. Once you enter the mansion, you have
stepped back in time and it is virtually impossible to get the actors
out of character.
In honor of the
season, they transform this beautiful
Newport mansion into a winter wonderland. You are
invited to celebrate Victorian Christmas traditions,
brush up on your waltz, play parlor games and
learn the art of flirtation.
The family will
entertain you with beautiful singing
and invite you to take a turn around the ballroom
floor. Waltzing, merriment, and holiday warmth await.
http://www.blithewold.org/index.htm
To
celebrate Blithewold Mansion's Centennial year, each room is bright and
merry with glistening trees, bountiful flowers, garden fairies and
woodland whimsy all capturing the spirit of Blithewold's family. Masses
of poinsettias and thousands of lights adorn the 18 foot tree in the
entrance hall, a preview to the grand holiday display which includes 30
more trees throughout the house.
Live performances nightly at 6:30 pm
Children's "Story Time" Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4 pm
"Afternoon Tea" in the Dining Room every Wed., Thu. and Fri. at 2 & 3 pm.
Additional $10 with admission to the Mansion.
Holiday Gift Shop in the Mansion
Open November 28 thru January 4
Wed. thru Sun., 1 pm to 8 pm; Mon. & Tue., 10 am to 2 pm
Closed: December 24, 25, 31 & January 1
$10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students, $6 Ages 6-17
Children under 6 and Blithewold Members are free.
http://www.hearthsidehouse.org/events/
Hearthside
has been noted as one of the finest examples of early 19th century
federal-style houses in the state, and it is on the
National Register of Historic Places.
The unique 2 ½ story house is built of fieldstone, which was rare in
dwellings at that time. Its design includes a gable roof with impressive
ogee curves above circular attic windows. There are 10 fireplaces in the
10-room home, hence the name " Hearthside. " Hearthside has become known
as "The House That Love Built" because of the romantic history
behind the building of this beautiful house by Stephen Hopkins Smith.
News
http://www.preserveri.org/content/gov-henry-lippitt-house-museum-history
Built in 1865
"The Governor
Henry Lippitt House Museum is the only intact authentic example of
original 19th century high style Victorian decoration in Providence.
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