Join us for a special tea and program as we bring history to life with American Girl Author Valerie Tripp and Mount Vernon’s Mary Wiseman, character interpreter portraying Martha Washington. They will talk about the birth of Felicity and how her story created a new interest for children learning 18th century history. Both ladies will be available for photos and Tripp can sign your books and dolls at the tea. You could be the recipient of a Felicity doll or the complete set of the Felicity six-book series!
Menu
Queen cakes: these little cakes are made with currants, nutmeg, mace, and cinnamon and baked in intricate shapes.
Chocolate puffs: a light, delicate sweet similar to meringues.
Shrewsbury cakes: crisp, buttery cookies often flavored with spices like nutmeg and cinnamon.
Afternoon English tea
Apple Cider
The "Bringing History to Life" program begins at 2:30pm in the Smith Auditorium. Guests may have their tea in the Mount Vernon Inn before (at 1:30pm) or after (at 3:30pm) the program. "Bringing History to Life" is recommended for children ages 5 years and up and adults.