“The timeless tradition of afternoon tea is an occasion to celebrate politeness, good manners, and community,” says R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum manager Susan Mackie, who extends an invitation to the fifth annual High Tea on Sunday, May 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.
“At the village, we take pride in keeping this social affair as regal as we can.”
Enjoy an afternoon of antics, music, entertainment, tea and treats – set in the beautiful surroundings of the village.
The award-winning comedian and actor Christine Pilgrim will be in attendance.
Pilgrim is best known in theatre for her role in Lock Up Your Daughters, with a command performance to Queen Elizabeth II. Last year she played Alexandra of Denmark, a prominent member of the Royal Family, in the “Guess Who” game and entertained with her hilarious performance of the Seven Minute Hamlet.
Attendees will once again be challenged to “Guess Who” as Pilgrim mingles among the tables, dropping hints as to the character she is impersonating.
Salmon Arm musician, Peter Clark, will fill the village with his unique blend of music.
Gordon Allen, author of the children’s book Celesta’s Magical Journey, will tell the stories of the Rebel Woman of the Gold Rush. These tales reveal some of trials of life in the Klondike faced by pioneer women.
Meg Gunn, from the Shuswap School of Ballet, will be bringing her company of young dancers to perform traditional ballet.
Tickets for High Tea are $25 and can be purchased by phone at 250-832-5243 or by visiting R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum located at 751 Highway 97B or Touch ‘A Texas in the Mall at Piccadilly.
Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets early for this popular spring event.
For more information visit www.salmonarmuseum.org or facebook.com/Haneyheritage or call the village at 250-832-5243.
