Annual Victorian Tea at the Zadock Pratt Museum Sept. 13th

Elegant table settings in the piano room of the Zadock Pratt Museum awaits those who will be enjoying the annual Victorian Tea.

PRATTSVILLE — The tradition continues of celebrating one of the social events of the year at the Zadock Pratt Museum. Don’t miss the annual Victorian Tea fundraiser at the museum on September 13th with three seating times to choose from. The public is invited to attend this popular event held annually to benefit museum programs. Seatings are conveniently planned for 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm in the 1800s period decorated drawing and sitting rooms of the Zadock Pratt Museum. “This is an event people in and around Prattsville look forward to each year. It’s also a great way to get to know your local museum with programs to engage and educate people of all age groups,” states Lisa Birnbaum, organizer of the event along with her husband Stephen who serves as the museum’s president.

An afternoon of elegance is planned but organizers want those in attendance to come as they are and if dressing up in fancy attire is what you want to do, it’s definitely encouraged! “We want you to be comfortable, however many have expressed an interest in dressing up, so we want to encourage folks to do that too,” adds Lisa Birnbaum.

The menu includes Victorian era inspired delicacies such as a light meal of finger sandwiches and desserts, presented and enjoyed on the charm of bone China and linen tablecloths. To complete the festivities a gift basket raffle and prizes will be given out. Cost of the event is $35 per person and reservations are required as space is limited.

To make your reservations please text Lisa Birnbaum at: (713) 594-8118

About the museum: The Zadock Pratt Museum is in the Great Northern Catskills mountain top region, the museum is the former residence of Zadock Pratt a U.S. Congressman, banker, soldier and industrial revolution innovator as well as the namesake for the town he founded, Prattsville. Built in 1828 and redesigned in the 1850s, it has been on the National Register of Historic places since 1986.

For more information visit www.zadockprattmuseum.org or contact Lisa Birnbaum at 713-594-8118.