A Carillon Christmas
A Carillon Christmas
A Carillon Christmas
Days left of A Carillon Christmas
Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
* Closed Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
$12 per senior (ages 60+)
$10 per child (ages 3-17)
Free to children 2 and under
FREE to Dayton History Members!
Dayton’s newest holiday tradition!
Join us for A Carillon Christmas to see Carillon Historical Park’s 65-acre campus transformed into a winter wonderland of sparkle, magic, and holiday cheer!
Featuring:
The Carillon Tree of Light
Santa Claus
The Carillon Park Railroad
Gem City Letterpress
Letters to Santa
Deeds Carillon Christmas Concerts
Carillon Christmas Café
Drinks at Culp’s Café
Roundhouse Café in the Transportation Center
The Tailor of Gloucester Puppet Show
Model Train Displays
Midnight Express Miniature Train Rides
Museum Store Shopping
Walk through our beautiful campus, filled with thousands of lights
Morris and Hetzel Bakery
Gristmill Christmas Village and Peppermint Mill
Carillon Brewing Co.
… and more!
Thank you to our partners and sponsors!
Holiday Activities
Holiday Activities
Holiday Activities
Join us for these special programs and watch as Carillon Park comes alive with your favorite holiday traditions! All locations have been marked with a holiday icon on your map and they are open between 5:00pm and 9:00pm.
Letters to Santa Write a letter to Santa in Newcom Tavern (Est. 1796), Dayton’s oldest standing structure. It contains the original Van Cleve cabinet which served as Dayton’s first post office.
Wright Brothers National Museum John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers National Museum, including Wright Cycle Company and Wright Hall, tells the world-changing story of the Wright brothers and showcases their original 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world’s first practical airplane and a National Historic Landmark. The Museum is a privately owned and operated unit of Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
Chestnuts & Gingerbread at Morris & Hetzel Bakery Learn about historic hearth cooking with our costumed interpreters. Purchase a homemade gingerbread cookie and a cone of roasted chestnuts in the Morris & Hetzel Bakery.
A Visit From St. Nicholas The Night Before Christmas Enjoy a special presentation of this classic Christmas poem featuring hand-painted glass slides produced by NCR. These slides were accompanied by a special reading of A Visit From St. Nicholas during children’s Christmas programs NCR put on from 1916 until the early 1930s. A booklet featuring the poem and slides can be purchased in the Museum Store.
The Rike-Kumler Company Toy Parade & Christmas Cartoons Beginning in the 1920s through 1942, the Rike-Kumler Company held a Toy Parade on Thanksgiving Day to ring in the start of the Christmas season. Experience the spectacle through actual films of the parades taken in the 1930s and 1940s. You can also watch excerpts of popular Christmas cartoons from that time.
The Tailor of Gloucester, Puppet Show Every half hour, starting at 5:30pm Enjoy a Christmas-themed Puppet Show based on The Tailor of Gloucester (1903) by Beatrix Potter. This tale, from the author of Peter Rabbit, was published only a few months prior to December 17, 1903, when the Wright brothers achieved First Flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Carousel of Dayton Innovation Take a ride on our beautiful, one-of-a-kind carousel, built right here in Ohio in 2011. From planes to trains to automobiles and beyond, each hand-carved figure represents a unique aspect of Dayton’s colorful past. (Cost: $1 per person, per ride; any riders under 42” tall need to be accompanied by an adult)
Gem City Letterpress Visit the nation’s only complete 1930s letterpress job shop operating in a museum! The equipment in this shop was typical during an era when Dayton was home to 77 printing companies.
Carillon Park Railroad 5:00pm to 9:00pm* Ticketing Location: Dixon & Shafor Junction Take a ride on a magical train through a winter wonderland of lights reminiscent of a trip to the North Pole.(Cost: $1 per person, per ride) *Must be in line one hour before closing
The Midnight Express Train Rides 6:00pm to 9:00pm* Ticketing Location: Transportation Center Enjoy a narrated, mile-long ride on a replica of one of the first trains to arrive in Dayton. (Cost: $5 per person, per ride) *Must be in line one hour before closing
Holiday Shopping Whether you are looking for something Dayton-related or holiday themed, you’ve come to the right place for Christmas shopping! Visit our Museum Store locations in the Kettering Family Education Center and Gem City Letterpress to find the perfect gift!
Holiday Treats & Drinks
Enjoy a light meal, delicious snacks, holiday treats, beverages and more!
Seating is available throughout the park.
Locations: Carillon Christmas Café, Roundhouse Café, the Peppermint Mill, Culp’s Café, and Carillon Brewing Company.
Food and Drink
Food and Drink
Specialty Christmas concessions are available daily at different locations throughout Carillon Park during A Carillon Christmas, November 23rd through December 30th. Of course, the Carillon Brewing Co. is serving food every day from 11:00am to 9:00pm all year long!
Carillon Christmas Café
Enjoy Hot Dogs, French fries, Pretzels, Ice Cream, S’mores, Hot Chocolate, & More! Counter service and outdoor seating available!
Roundhouse Café
Fresh Popcorn, Hot Cocoa, & More! Grab a snack and drink to take with you as you walk through the park.
Morris House
Gingerbread Cookies, Hot Cider, & Hot Fresh Chestnuts! All prepared before your eyes using historic cooking techniques!
Peppermint Mill
Frosted Almonds, Pretzels, Mulled Wine, S’mores, Hot Cocoa, & More! Grab a snack and drink to take with you as you walk through the park.
Culp’s Café
Tuesday through Sunday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
5:00pm – 8:00pm (beverages and ice cream only)
To learn more about Culp’s Café and to see our full menu, please visit www.culpscafe.org.
Carillon Brewing Co.
Wednesday through Sunday: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Looking for a full-service dinner? Visit the Carillon Brewing Co., located right outside the main entrance to Carillon Historical Park. To learn more about our house brewed beers and to see our full menu, please visit www.carillonbrewingco.org.
Tips and FAQs
Tips and FAQs
Are masks required?
No, masks are not required at this time. However, we do encourage the use of masks indoors.
Where is the Kettering Family Education Center?
The Kettering Family Education Center is the gateway to Carillon Historical Park. The main entry is located underneath a portico. A flagpole is located directly in front of it.
What should I wear?
Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre campus with indoor and outdoor exhibits. Keep an eye on the weather to plan your wardrobe!
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
During A Carillon Christmas, carry-in coolers, food items, or drinks are not permitted. We will have a variety of holiday treats available at our vending stations or you can dine at the Carillon Brewing Co.!
Can I come to the Park before 5:00pm?
Yes! Carillon Historical Park will remain open for our regular day-time hours beginning at 9:30am Monday through Saturday and 12:00pm on Sunday. You are welcome to enjoy the whole day at the Park, including A Carillon Christmas, until 9pm Sunday through Thursday and 10pm on Friday and Saturday. You will not need to leave and re-enter the park due to A Carillon Christmas.
Admission prices for A Carillon Christmas are the same as our regular admission.
Where can I park? How much does it cost?
FREE parking is available on the Carillon Historical Park campus.
When do lights and holiday programming start?
All A Carillon Christmas programming will begin at 5:00pm.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed at Carillon Historical Park. If you have a service animal, please make sure they are wearing proper identification.
Are wheelchairs or electric scooters available?
A small number of wheelchairs are available to guests to check out from our admission desk. We do not offer electric scooters.
Which night(s) have the most activities?
All programs will remain consistent throughout the entire month. You will be able to participate in the same holiday activities every day of the week.
Do you take credit and debit cards?
Several of our food and activity locations require cash. There is an ATM located in the lobby of the Kettering Family Education Center, but it is advised that you bring some cash for food and activity purchases. We do accept credit/debit cards in the Museum Store for the purchase of admissions, memberships, and all store merchandise, and at Carillon Christmas Café for food purchases.
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A Carillon Christmas
- Aerial View of Carillon Tree of Light
- Underneath the Carillon Tree of Light
- Snowfall Upon A Carillon Christmas
- Victorian Carolers
- Wright Brothers National Museum Under Snow During A Carillon Christmas
- Carillon Historical Park Living History Specialist Rachael Zimmerman preparing chestnuts
- Carillon Historical Park Living History Specialist Rachael Zimmerman preparing chestnuts
- Roasted chestnuts at Carillon Historical Park
Carillon Park Rail Festival
- The 1903 Barney & Smith wooden parlor car
- Bowling Green Station with Rail Fest logo
- Luggage inside Bowling Green Station
- The 1835 B&O #1, John Quincy Adams, the oldest-existing American-built locomotive
- Miniature Train 1
- Miniature Train 2
- Kids watching model trains
Culp’s Café
Easter Sunrise Service
Fleurs de Fête
Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic
- High-wheel / historic bike riding. Photo: Skip Peterson.
- Clodbusters 19th century baseball
- Musket firing
- Heritage Day crowd
Old River Park Artifacts
- Old River Park Swimming Pool Light Tower Archival (Kodachrome)
- Old River Park Relics Moved to Carillon Historical Park
- Old River Park Swimming Pool Light Tower Modern
Wright Brothers National Museum
- The 1905 Wright Flyer III: The only airplane designated a National Historic Landmark, the first practical flying machine, and what Orville considered the brothers’ most important aircraft. Orville Wright gifted the airplane to the park. Photo credit: Dan Patterson.
- The Korona V: The camera used to take the famous first flight photo on Dec. 17, 1903. Photo credit: Dan Patterson.
- Two 1901 Van Cleve Bicycles: Only five original Wright bicycles exist in the world. Two are at Carillon Historical Park. Photo credit: Skip Peterson.
- Singer Sewing Machine: The sewing machine used to sew the muslin fabric on the Wrights’ early gliders and airplanes. Photo credit: Skip Peterson.
Wright at Home • Hawthorn Hill
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You can find Flip & Flops and many other toys in the Heritage Center of Dayton Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship.
“O Come All Ye Faithful” led the procession, calling Dayton to remain steadfast during trying times. NCR Factory News reported on the concert: “Although not yet formally dedicated, it is well on its way to being an established part of our lives … and this community will continue to appreciate the social and cultural value of this architectural masterpiece for which we are most grateful.”
“Success four flights Thursday morning all against a twenty- one mile wind started from level with engine power alone average speed through the air thirty-one miles – longest 57 seconds. XXX home Christmas. Orville Wright”
Carillon Historical Park’s special commemorative World War I exhibit, Over There: Dayton in the Great War, is on display for a limited time.
The Dayton Triangles locker room is located at Carillon Historical Park. The Park has future plans for the locker room.
Learn more about Ermal Fraze at Carillon Historical Park’s Heritage Center of Dayton Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship.
In 1970, while filmed in Dayton, the show was syndicated nationally. In 1974, the show was moved to WGN Studios in Chicago; in 1984, it was moved to WNBC Studios in New York. Over its 29 years,
Donahue (the show’s title was shortened) won 19 Emmy awards. It is credited with being the longest running syndicated talk show in American history.
The Dayton Triangles locker room is located at Carillon Historical Park. The Park has future plans for the locker room.
Take a tour of Hawthorn Hill, the Wright family home, and learn how the Wright brothers and their family influenced the world.
You can learn more about the history of NCR and Dayton’s spirit of innovation at the Heritage Center of Dayton Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship.
The school bell used by Katharine Wright while she was a Latin teacher at Steele High School is on display at the John W. Berry Wright Brothers National Museum.
Learn more about Carillon Historical Park.
Learn more about Charles F. Kettering at Carillon Historical Park’s Heritage Center of Dayton Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship. Inside the barn where Kettering and the Barn Gang invented the starter motor is a 1912 Cadillac.
Learn more about Charles F. Kettering at Carillon Historical Park’s Heritage Center of Dayton Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship.
The Barn Gang’s barn is located at Carillon Historical Park’s Heritage Center of Dayton Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship.
The John W. Berry Wright Brothers National Museum tells the story of Orville Wright and the Wright brothers in great detail. The Wright Brothers National Museum has more Wright family artifacts than any place in the world, including the 1905 Wright Flyer III: the only airplane designated a National Historic Landmark, the world’s first practical flying machine, and what the Wright brothers considered their most important aircraft.
After falling ill, Wilbur held on for three weeks before dying at the family’s 7 Hawthorn St. home in Dayton at 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, 1912. Maurice E. Wilson, reverend of the First Presbyterian Church, officiated his brief service, reading “Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past,” Psalm 23 and several other hymns and scriptures.
The John W. Berry Wright Brothers National Museum tells the story of Wilbur Wright and the Wright brothers in great detail. The Wright Brothers National Museum has more Wright family artifacts than any place in the world, including the 1905 Wright Flyer III: the only airplane designated a National Historic Landmark, the world’s first practical flying machine, and what the Wright brothers considered their most important aircraft.
The Colt .38 Super semiautomatic gun John Dillinger was carrying when he was arrested in Dayton is a highlight of the Dayton History Collections Department. Learn more about Dayton’s History by visiting us at Carillon Historical Park.
Lincoln spoke at Dayton’s Old Court House on September 17, 1859. The Daily Dayton Journal described the speech this way: “Old Abe …brought a large crowd of people to the appointed place and for nearly two hours the speaker was listened to with the utmost attention. Mr. Lincoln is one of the ‘self-made’ men; having, without the advantages of education, risen to the proud preeminence which he now occupies in his own state and in the United States.”
Want your children to learn more about the early history of Dayton? Enroll them today in Carillon Historical Park’s Settler Survival Camp the weeks of July 10–14, July 24–28, or July 30–August 4.
For more information, please contact the Education Scheduling Desk at (937) 293-2841 Ext. 127 or education1@daytonhistory.org.
Join us for a Deeds Carillon concert this Sunday, July 2. Typically held on Sundays and during Carillon Historical Park’s main events, Deeds Carillon concerts are performed by carilloneur Alan Bowman.
You can see the Rubicon and many more trains at Carillon Park Rail Festival this Saturday, June 24 from 9:30am–5:00pm and Sunday, June 25 from 11:00am–4:00pm.
Join us this Saturday, June 17 for a Patterson Homestead Open House.
By 1937, printing was the second largest industry in the United States. Due to the abundant water supply available, Dayton was heavily involved in the printing industry. In fact, as it was more cost-effective to print near the location of the paper mills, 25 of Ohio’s 36 paper mills were located right here in the Miami Valley.
The Carillon Historical Park Print Shop is the nation’s only fully operational 1930s letterpress job shop in a museum.
The Mind Your Ps & Qs Print Class is this Saturday, June 10 from 1:00–5:00pm. Taking place in Carillon Park’s 1930s Print Shop, the class explores Dayton’s printing history and teaches the art of letterpress printing. Registrants create their own personalized stationary using period techniques.
Space is limited to five registrants. Please contact the Education Scheduling Desk at (937) 293-2841 Ext. 127 or education1@daytonhistory.org for more information or to reserve your spot.
After auditioning to participate, students from across the greater Dayton region unite to form the Carillon Park Concert Band. Selections include everything from marches to Broadway tunes to movie music to light classics. The CPCB is currently under the direction of Kettering City School District Director of Bands Michael Berning.
The Carillon Park Concert Band performs this Sunday, June 4 at 2:00pm. The CPCB will also perform at 2:00pm on June 11, June 17, June 24, and June 25.
Carillon Historical Park preserves and celebrates Dayton’s unparalleled history from its founding to the modern day. Join us this Sunday, May 28th for Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra as we share the history of the Miami Valley through special activities, costumed interpreters, and much more.
Draped in patriotic decorations, the Park welcomes thousands of guests each year to this family friendly event! After a full day of historical demonstrations, miniature train rides, and general merriment, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra fills the air with beautiful music. Heritage Day is a festive and patriotic way to ring in summer.
Join us this Sunday, May 21 from 1:00pm–4:00pm for Fleurs de Fête. Guests enjoy more than 400 wine samplings and delicious dishes from dozens of local restaurants at Dayton’s original “party in the park.”
Many chapters of transportation history are celebrated at the James F. Dicke Family Transportation Center—from our nation’s rail history to Ohio’s pioneer history to Dayton’s unique spot in claiming the oldest, continuously-operating, electrically-propelled public transit system. Designed to resemble both a train station and a roundhouse, the Transportation Center houses many of Carillon Historical Park’s original artifacts, and guests are welcome to walk through many of the artifacts on display.
The Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society miniature trains will run this Saturday, May 13 from 1:00pm–4:00pm. Established in 1984, CPRSS operates a 7.5 gauge (1/8th full-scale) miniature railroad at Carillon Historical Park. Rides are $1 per person, per ride, and the funds directly support the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society. Ride passes are also available.
Train Schedule:
May 28 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Heritage Day)
June 24 | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm (Rail Festival)
June 25 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Rail Festival)
July 8 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
July 22 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
August 5 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
August 6 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
August 20 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
September 2 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
September 17 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Concours d’Elegance)
October 7 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
October 21 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
November 25 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
December 9 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
There will be a Mother’s Day Victorian Afternoon Tea at Patterson Homestead this Sunday, May 7. While this particular event may or may not be sold-out, the following Victorian afternoon teas will be held later this year:
Jane Austen Tea: June 4
Hallow’s Eve Tea: October 29
Christmas Teas: December 2, 3, 9 & 10
Join us for a Clodbuster Base Ball game at Carillon Historical Park on April 30 at 1:00pm. The Clodbuster Base Ball Club plays 1860s base ball (spelled using two words until the 1880s). Enjoying the game the “way it was meant to be played,” the Clodbusters dress in period uniforms and adhere to 1860s rules. Games are played against other vintage base ball teams in the area.
Join us this Sunday, April 23 from 12:00pm–5:00pm for Wright at Home, a special Hawthorn Hill open house.
“As dawn broke on Sunday morning, April 5, the first Easter Service was held at the Deeds Carillon. An estimated crowd of 10,000 made the pilgrimage by automobile, bus and on foot.” This detail was included on page 14 of the April 1942 edition of the NCR Factory News.
For years on end, the Easter Sunrise Service has continued. In fair weather and foul, during triumphant and trying times, people from all walks of life have gathered at Deeds Carillon, in Dayton’s early morning Easter light, for this powerful display of faith.
Join us this Easter Sunday, April 16 at 6:30am for the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service.
Homeschool Day at Carillon Historical Park is this Tuesday, April 11. Reservations are not required. Please contact the Education Scheduling Desk at (937) 293-2841 Ext. 127 or education1@daytonhistory.org for more information.
Learn more about the Wright brothers’ printing endeavors at the John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers National Museum at Carillon Historical Park.
The Great 1913 Flood Exhibit at Carillon Historical Park speaks to disaster, perseverance, and heroism. By bringing together numerous Flood-related artifacts, it tells the story of a grief-stricken city banding together to rise above adversity.
Learn more about The Great 1913 Flood by visiting Carillon Historical Park.
The first storms hit on Good Friday, March 21, and by Easter Sunday, March 23 the rains were coming down hard—the Miami Valley was hit with 8–11 inches of rain over a five day period. On March 24, the Great Miami River was rising at a rate of six inches an hour, and by March 25 the levee failed. The river crested on March 26 and gas lines broke; fires spread across town. On March 27, snow began to fall, and by March 28, the waters began to recede.
The Great 1913 Flood Exhibit at Carillon Historical Park speaks to disaster, perseverance, and heroism. By bringing together numerous Flood-related artifacts, it tells the story of a grief-stricken city banding together to rise above adversity.
Learn more about The Great 1913 Flood by visiting Carillon Historical Park.
The first impromptu race organized by Scott was such a success that her arranged for a second race on August 19, 1933. Hundreds of children showed up with their homemade cars to participate. Seeing the potential for this new sport, Scott signed Chevrolet as a sponsor and the first All-American race took place August 19th of the following year. The 1934 race was won by Robert Turner of Muncie, Indiana.
An original soap box derby car, which raced in the first Derby ever held, is on display at Carillon Historical Park. The Park is open seven days a week all year long!
Dunbar was born in Dayton in 1872 and spent his last years at his home in West Dayton before his death in 1906. The Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site still stands in celebration of his life and literary contributions at 219 Paul Laurence Dunbar Street and is open to the public, free of charge, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Plan your visit to learn more about this acclaimed son of Dayton.
Dayton History will bring Memorial Hall to life once again on Saturday, February 25th for our historically inspired charity boxing exhibition: FIGHT NIGHT! Doors open at 7:00pm and fights begin at 8:00pm. Make sure to stay for the after-party! Guests are invited to wear festive 1920s attire to match the theme. For ticket information and more, visit daytonfightnight.com.
Carillon Historical Park’s Tavern Dinner series features an authentic, three-course, hearth-cooked meal and historical entertainment in Newcom Tavern. With recipes pulled from 19th century receipt books, guests learn how Daytonians dined in the 1800s. Costumed interpreters bring 19th-century Dayton to life during this unique candlelit dinner experience. The End of Winter Feast Dinners are set for Fridays and Saturdays in March.
Deeds Carillon Concerts
Deeds Carillon Concerts
Typically held on Sundays and during Carillon Historical Park’s main events, Deeds Carillon concerts are performed by carilloneur Alan Bowman. At 151-feet, with 57 bells, the limestone Deeds Carillon-the Park’s namesake-is Ohio’s largest carillon.
Carillon Historical Park owes its existence to the generosity of Colonel Edward Andrew Deeds (1874-1960) and Edith Walton Deeds (1869-1947). In the 1930s, while traveling in Bruges, Belgium, Edith, an accomplished musician, found inspiration in magnificent carillon music, and she dreamed of sharing this music with the people of Dayton. Edith’s dream became reality through the construction of Deeds Carillon—her most visible legacy to the community she loved.
2024 Deeds Carillon Concert Schedule
April 14 | 3:00pm
April 28 | 3:00pm
May 05 | 3:00pm
May 12 | 3:00pm (Mother’s Day)
May 19 | 1:00pm (Fleurs de Féte)
May 26 | 7:00pm (Heritage Day)
June 02 | 3:00pm
June 16 | 3:00pm
June 22 | 3:00pm (Rail Festival)
June 30 | 2:00pm (w/ CP Concert Band)
July 07 | 3:00pm
July 14 | 3:00pm
July 23 | 1:00pm (Corvair Society of America Car Show)
July 28 | 3:00pm
August 18 | 3:00pm
August 25 | 3:00pm
August 31 | 1:00pm (Fire Apparatus)
September 17 | 11:00am (Concours)
September 17 | 2:00pm (Concours)
September 28 | 1:00pm
October 06 | 3:00pm
October 13 | 3:00pm
October 20 | 3:00pm
November 23 | 6:30pm (Ringing in the Holidays)
November 26 | 6:00pm (A Carillon Christmas)
View our Calendar of Events!
Victorian Teas
Victorian Teas
Held throughout the year, and often near holidays, Victorian Teas occur at the storied Patterson Homestead (est. 1816)—former home of Revolutionary War soldier and Lexington, KY founder Colonel Robert Patterson and NCR founder John H. Patterson. While sipping a delicious cup of tea, guests learn about the Patterson family, enjoy a three-course meal (served by costumed interpreters), and tour the Patterson Homestead.
$50 per Non-Member | $40 per Dayton History Member
Patterson Homestead’s Victorian Tea Series is themed around Civil War-era Dayton. Limited space is available. Call 937-293-2841 ext. 127 or e-mail education1@daytonhistory.org to make a reservation today! Private Teas are available. Contact us for more information.
2024 Victorian Afternoon Teas
Valentine Tea | February 11
Irish Tea | March 10
Mother’s Day Tea | May 5
Jane Austen Tea | June 8 & 9
Etiquette Tea | August 11
Harvest Tea | September 8
Christmas Teas | December 7, 8, 14, 15