Titanic Memories Tea Event at the Van Liew Suydam Historical Home in Somerset NJ

Author/historian Victoriana Lady Lisa spoke at the annual ladies tea hosted at the Victorian Van Liew Suydam historical home in Somerset NJ. The program was in honor of  the 100th anniversary of the sinking of The Titianic. 

The lovely tea table settings for the Titanic tea are as follows-

Featured were Edwardian dresses, hats, purses and other accessories from the early 1900's that would have been worn on the ill fated ship from Lady Lisa's personal collection.

The personal stories and photos of Thelma and her brother in law Charles Thomas were also shared with the audience. Victoriana Lady has the privilege of knowing Thelma's daughter Mae Thomas who kindly shared her family history.

Charles Thomas who perished on The Titanic was from Lebanon

Thelma Thomas Titanic survivor from PA

Titanic survivor Thelma Thomas' grave stone in PA

Mae Thomas daughter of Titanic survivor Thelma Thomas & Victoriana Lady Lisa at a previous event

Victoriana Lady Lisa- Bringing history to life since 2003

To book a program please contact me - Victorianaladylisa@gmail.com

 References available upon request

A Victorian Day In Elmira NY/ The Painted Lady B&B

 The Painted Lady in Elmira, NY What a stunning inn! http://www.elmiraspaintedlady.com/

The innkeepers were so hospitable and attended to our every need. Here is our friend Samuel Draper who gave us the most outstanding tour of the historic district, cemetery where Mark Twain is buried and Elmira college grounds. For a personal tour contact Samuel- http://www.historicnearwestside.com/

The highlight of this parlor is the stained glass and framed silk on the walls.

Chatting with the owners Butch & Marilyn, they made us feel so welcome and the breakfast was amazing!

I cannot have Gluten so Marilyn had Gluten free muffins and toast for me. :)

Scrumptious yogurt with fresh berries and granola

Everything was so delicious!!

Dessert was decadent warm brandied bananas...mmm!!

Our room, what a comfortable bed, I slept like a baby!

Fireplace in our bedroom

In the upstairs foyer

Outside of our room in the hall

 I was presenting a program at the Park Church in Elmira. The Victorian furnishings in the church parlor were magnificent!

The Victorian Fashions program display 

Many thanks to Samuel Draper for organizing this great event

My friend Samuel Draper who is the tour guide for the historic district of Elmira pulled out all of the stops as we toured the beautiful historic district.

    

Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain's grave site in Wood Lawn Cemetery

Victoriana Lady Lisa- Bringing history to life since 2003

To book a program please contact me - Victorianaladylisa@gmail.com

 References available upon request