With the modeling help of actress Macey Jennings, this interactive presentation features the many layers of clothing that would have been worn while being entertaining in stylish drawing rooms, including the home of Rebecca and Christopher Gore. Get a front row seat to see all the fashions and finery, from unmentionables like a corset and garters, to the finishing touches of reticules and bonnets.
Carrie Midura has been researching and reproducing historic costumes since 1992, with a primary focus on 18th- and early 19th-century methods and styles since 1999. She formerly worked as the wardrobe manager for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and is currently on furlough from her position as Wardrobe Manager for History Alive, Inc., a historically themed immersive theatre company in Salem, MA

The party starts under the spacious Century Tent. Tables and chairs will be provided. There will be ample free parking. The entire site is accessible, and modern indoor restrooms will be available. Period dress encouraged, masks required.

Coronavirus prevention safety precautions at this event: We will provide hand sanitizing stations. Masks are required. All guests ages seven years old and up must wear masks or face coverings while not socially distancing. All staff and volunteers will wear masks or face coverings and gloves (if handling food). Capacity of the tent will not exceed 45 guests. Tables and chairs will be spread out in the tent to maintain social distancing. Guests must sit within their own party and at least six feet away from other guests not in their party.