Tea Party Birthday Parties at Edwards Place

Edwards Place has a history of hosting tea parties that stretches back over more than a century and a half. Before the Civil War the parlors would be filled with hoop-skirted wives and daughters of the city's most prominent citizens. After the Civil War, Helen Edwards's daughters joined her in hosting parties for the "young folks." Toward the end of the nineteenth century the Edwardses granddaughters would send over to Maladaner's for snacks and have their friends over to tea. And during the first half of the twentieth century white gloved ladies, hatted and heeled, gathered at Edwards Place to drink tea and discuss art.

Now Springfield's little ladies (and gentlemen) have the chance to experience the grandeur of Edwards Place for their very own tea party birthday parties! Tea is served at a beautiful table with china cups and silverware in the formal parlors of the historic mansion. You provide the snacks (menu suggestions are provided), we provide the fun!

You can choose between two party packages. The first includes a brief guided walk through Edwards place, tea in the parlor, a selection of tea party- and Victorian-themed games, a guided walk through Edwards Place, and your choice of craft (possibilities include painting a parasol, decorating a fan, making a bonnet, decorating a jewelry box, or painting a flower pot). The cost for this package is $130 ($100 for members of the Art Association).

The second package includes a full guided tour of Edwards Place, dress-up with jewelry and hats, tea in the parlor, a selection of tea party- and Victorian-themed games, a teacup painting craft, and a tea party book as a favor. The cost for this option is $150/$125 members.

Call the Art Association today to schedule your party!