A Gilded Good Time at Troy Historic Village: Barb's Tea Service presents "Gilded Age" tea talk for Thursday Teas at Two

Enjoying tea time with Marcia and Kathy, volunteers at Troy Historic Village

This week, Barb's Tea Service, presented a "Gilded Age" tea talk at Troy Historic Village as part of the museum's monthly Thursday Teas at Two series. We were thrilled to see over sixty wonderful guests in attendance, even with a bit of snow thrown in the mix.

It was exciting to meet new folks and connect with old friends, including Kathy and Marcia, who volunteer at the Troy Historic Village and have attended some of BTS' programs here over the years. (In fact, we had the great pleasure of presenting an afternoon tea and etiquette program at Kathy's church back in 2010).

Stephanie, Adult Programs Director, welcomes guests with opening remarks.

The Thursday Teas at Two events serve up hot tea and a variety of tasty goodies (even gluten free and sugar free offerings). Truly a welcome treat on a cold and blustery November afternoon.

BTS Gilded Age Afternoon Tea Talk.

After Stephanie S., Adult Programs Director, began with opening remarks, we started our Gilded Age talk which included ties to both the Gilded Age series and Downton Abbey and a few highlights from June trip to Newport, Rhode Island.

Selection of tea and treats are included in the program.

And, it wasn't just the tea that warmed us up. We mingled with guests before and after and enjoyed hearing about their favorite teas, tea rooms and even some of the Newport "cottages" they liked the best.  

Truly a delightful afternoon. We're looking to be back soon!