Lafayette's Ball

Celebrate the Marquis de Lafayette, hero of the American Revolution, and his return to Chester County in 1825.

The Chester County History Center will host an homage to the original celebratory dinner that Lafayette enjoyed in West Chester 1825. Guests are encouraged to dress in period attire, though not required. Enjoy drinks and refreshments that would have been served in 1825, and hear live period music played on harpsichord, flute, and violin. Dancers will demonstrate popular dances of the time and encourage attendees to join in. Guests may also explore a selection of early craftspeople, who will be demonstrating the arts of the early American period, and explore the galleries of the Chester County History Center.

Featured Entertainment and Crafts:

-Music by Early American Music and Arts
-Dancing by Tapestry Historic Dance Ensemble
-Silhouettes by Lauren Muney of "Silhouettes by Hand"
-Lacemaking by Liberty Lacers
-Heavy Hors d'oeuvres and signature cocktails by Alexander Catering Company

The event runs from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, with dancing between 7:00pm and 8:00pm. Tickets are $75.00 per person and benefit the educational mission of the Chester County History Center. For questions, please email amdyZWVuIHwgbXljY2hjICEgb3Jn.

To purchase tickets, and for more information about how you can become a sponsor, click here: https://mycchc.org/lafayettes-ball/

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• This Sunday, 25th May, 01:00 pm, Historic Oaklands Cemetery Walking Tour in West Chester

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