Manatee Village Historical Park’s Afternoon Tea to be held at Charms of Leffingwell in the heart of historic Ellenton

Description

The staff of Manatee Village will open the tea with a short talk about the history of afternoon tea in England, the popularization of afternoon tea by Queen Victoria, and tea traditions in Florida. There will also be a brief discussion of historic preservation, the history of the Mathews House, and the process of restoring it into the tea room it is today. Table decorations will include trivia cards about the history of tea.
Dress-up is encouraged. There will be a best hat contest with a prize from Walk Bradenton.  
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.