Manatee Village Historical Park's Afternoon Tea held at Charms of Leffingwell

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Name: Manatee Village Historical Park's Afternoon Tea held at Charms of Leffingwell
Date: June 1, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Event Description:
You are cordially invited to Manatee Village Historical Park’s Afternoon Tea to be held at Charms of Leffingwell in the heart of historic Ellenton…
Charms of Leffingwell is an antiques gallery and tea room located in the historic Mathews House (1905). The teas, which will begin at 11am on Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, will be served by the Smith family, who owns and operates Charms of Leffingwell.

The staff of Manatee Village will open the tea with a short talk about the role that tea rooms played in the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Table decorations will include trivia cards about the history of tea and suffragette history.

Dress-up is encouraged. There will be a best hat contest with prizes. 
These afternoon teas will include freshly brewed hot tea of your choice (over 20 types to chose from!), homemade scones, Devonshire cream, pastries, and savories.
This is a ticketed event with limited space. Tickets are $20.00. (Please Note: Tickets may be purchased for either Friday or Saturday—one ticket does not apply to both days).

*If you have dietary restrictions, please contact Manatee Village staff at least two weeks in advance of the event. While Charms of Leffingwell makes every effort to accommodate restrictions, they cannot guarantee that there has been no cross-contamination with allergens.

Tickets are on sale from May 1 through May 22, and must be purchased by cash or check. Tickets may be bought in person at Manatee Village, or by mail to Manatee Village Historical Park, 1404 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208. Please make checks payable to the Manatee County Historical Commission. Space is limited. If mailing a check, call in advance to make your reservation and download the ticket order form from: http://www.manateevillage.org/Events.
Manatee Village Historical Park is located at 1404 Manatee Avenue East (State Road 64) Bradenton, Florida. For more information call (941) 749-7165 or visit:
www.manateevillage.org
www.facebook.com/manateevillage/
Charms of Leffingwell, where the tea will be held, is located at: 905 Leffingwell Avenue, Ellenton, FL 34222.
This public program is offered by producers: Manatee County Angelina “Angel” Colonneso, Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Department of Historical Resources and the Manatee County Historical Commission.
 
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Location:
Charms of Leffingwell
905 Leffingwell Avenue
Ellenton, FL  34222
Date/Time Information:
, Friday, June 1, 2018 at 11:00am
Contact Information:
Kathryn Rohlwing
Fees/Admission:
This is a ticketed event with limited space.  Tickets are $20.00
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