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Love the Gilded Age? Fascinated by the age of Victoria? Want to talk about the Civil War and the changes it brought to America? The Second Great Migration? Victorian arts, crafts, and books? Join us! We meet in Philadelphia's only Victorian house museum for a variety of events. Come join us.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Holidays of the Gilded Age with Author Becky DiamondNeeds location
Love to see and hear the Gilded Age? Here is your chance to taste it too!
Join the group with author Rebecca Diamond at Maxwell Mansion for this class, sponsored by Mount Airy Learning Tree.
Pre-registration required. Sign up at Holidays in the Gilded Age - 24FTW25 - Mt. Airy Learning TreeExtensive menus featuring rich, appealing foods were a key part of Gilded Age holiday celebrations. Thanksgiving and Christmas were typically the most carefully planned meals of the year for many families, with the season’s festivities extending into New Year’s Day and Twelfth Night (January 6). This class will highlight popular foods and traditions from the era to give students a taste of the Gilded Age, including samples of plum pudding and sugar plums (students will be able to make their own to take home). The Gilded Age Cookbook will be available for purchase at a discount - pre-order when you reserve your spot or buy a copy that day!
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There is a $5 materials fee payable to the instructor.
