All Things Victorian

All Things Victorian
Victoriana Lady Lisa (Photo by John Thomas Grant Photography)

Monday, March 14, 2011

A Civil War Tea At The Frederick Stegmaier Mansion


The Civil War Tea at the Stegmaier Mansion B&B in Wilkes-Barre PA was a most memorable event! Guest speaker Carle Welter amazed the guests with her ensemble, artifacts and stories. Historian Victoriana Lady Lisa Lewis was dressed in authentic second year Victorian Mourning clothing. She displayed photos of her grandfather Samuel Martin, a Quartermaster Sergeant in the Union army and a rare handmade Civil War flip doll. Several other wonderful re-enactors were present as well, dressed for the period, adding to the ambiance.


                                                       Carle speaking


                                                       Carle, Victoriana Lady & Lynne

                                         Victoriana Lady Lisa & Lynne sharing a bit of gossip

                                                       Carle & Victoriana Lady Lisa sharing secrets


                                          She said WHAT?!



    Victoriana Lady Lisa in authentic Victorian Mourning & Reenactor Lynne wearing a Civil War dress


Victoriana Lady Lisa in authentic second year Victorian Mourning. I'm the happiest widow you will ever see!



    The delicious homemade cream of potato and leek soup with assorted tea sandwiches on a silver tray


Decadent hand dipped chocolate truffle, Chef Jody Klocko's signature, and assorted desserts...mmm...



The master himself, European award winning chef Jody Klocko, greeting the guests. To find his recipes go to the Food Network and type in his name. Look for the Chocolate Jasmine Tea recipe, our house tea at the Stegmaier Mansion B&B. OMG it's incredible!





Victoriana Lady's authentic Civil War Mourning pins of Bohemian Garnets & woven hair 



Victoriana Lady Lisa- Bringing history to life since 2003

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











2 comments:

  1. Looks like fun, wish I could have been there. Drop by any time. Richard at My Old Historic House

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  2. May I ask what kind of tea sandwiches you used? Thank you!

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