# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Centennial Ball 1776 / 1876
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: https://centennialball.dreamhosters.com/

All are cordially invited to celebrate the 1876 Centennial of the United States with a ball in the style of the Centennial Balls of that year!  This ball is a specialized sort of Victorian costume ball: 1876 people dressing up as 1776.  Costume of either era (widely defined) is appropriate, or modern formal...we want everyone to come have fun and are very flexible about costume!

Music for the ball will be provided by the fantastic dance band Spare Parts with professional dance instruction by dance historian Susan de Guardiola.  No previous dance experience is needed!  The dances will be a mix of country dances, quadrilles (squares), and couple dances such as waltz, polka, and schottische.  All dances except waltz will be taught (1) at the ball! (2) at an (optional but encouraged) afternoon workshop the day of the ball, and (3) at an (optional) advance workshop in Middletown, CT, on July 19th.  You do not need to bring your own partner; we encourage people to change partners during the evening.

The ball will be held in the air-conditioned Parish Hall of Mount Carmel Congregational Church in Hamden.  A map and photos are on the ball website under "Site/Location".  There is ample parking in the church lot.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamden/a-centennial-ball-1776-1876/200029972687023
- **Event Categories**: workshops, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029972687023?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=hamden-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hamden
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mt. Carmel Congregational  Church
- **lat**: 41.414032073098
- **long**: -72.902561221209
- **full address**: Mt. Carmel Congregational  Church, 195 Sherman Ave, Hamden, CT 06518-2117, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: A Centennial Ball 1776 / 1876
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Centennial Ball 1776 / 1876 being held?
  - **A:** A Centennial Ball 1776 / 1876 takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Mt. Carmel Congregational  Church, 195 Sherman Ave, Hamden, CT 06518-2117, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Centennial Ball 1776 / 1876 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hamden, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Centennial Ball 1776 / 1876 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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