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Announcing Our Upcoming Events!​
The events listed below are open to members of the public - come join us!
Ivy Hill Cemetery Walking Tour, Saturday, May 24 at 1:00 PM
Saturday, May 24th, historian Catherine Weinraub will
be leading us on a tour of historic Ivy Hill Cemetery
located in Alexandria, VA. Ivy Hill is a beautiful, non-denominational cemetery founded in 1856,
and was the burial site for many of the city’s most
prominent citizens. The tour will last between an hour
to an hour and a half, and participants are encouraged
to bring water and wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes. The cost is $10, payable in advance. Please contact Terry Hooper at terryhooperknapp@aol.com if you would like to attend. Reservations must be received by May 15th. NOTE: currently we can not accept online payments; therefore, make checks payable to The Victorian Society at Falls Church, indicate this is for the Ivy Hill Cemetery Tour, and send to Terry Hooper, 203 South Oak St, Falls Church, VA 22046.
EVENT ADDRESS: Ivy Hill Cemetery, 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
Picnic at Cherry Hill Park, Falls Church, VA
Saturday,June 14, 11:00 AM to 3:00PM
Let’s picnic like it’s 1905! Back in the day, picnics were all the rage for meeting your girlfriend
or boyfriend in a safe way that was acceptable in polite society. We don’t have to follow such strict social rules in 2025, so let’s have some plain old fashion fun. Come to Cherry Hill Farm Park on Saturday, June 14th from 11:00- 3:00 and be ready to PARTEE. Men, there will be games of skill and games of strength so you can show off to impress the ladies. Ladies, there will be genteel games of badminton, croquet, and board games plus an opportunity to bring a yummy baked treat to be raffled off. If you’re lucky, that special man may buy that treat to win your heart.
Ladies, please wear your summer whites, or your prettiest summer outfit and don’t forget to wear a lovely hat and bring a parasol. Men, how about wearing your summer trousers, suspenders, a dashing shirt and a boater, or other manly summer hat.
We’ll occupy the grounds behind the farhouse and a lovely, covered pavilion with tables and benches. Please bring your own lunch and a chair if you want to sit out on the grass. Please contact Sue Perlin (scdcleo@aol.com) so we know you’re coming. Event is FREE!
Address: Cherry Hill Farmhouse 312 Park Ave. Falls Church, VA 22046.
Save The Date ! July 12 for the Amazing, Incomparable "National Clustered Spires, High Wheel Bike Race" In Downtown Frederick, MD
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This is the only race of its kind and features riders from all over the world who will
be speeding through the historic streets of Downtown Frederick. Riders will be on antique or replica 19th century bikes as they compete for the National Title.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT held in Downtown Frederick, MD from 12:00 to 3pm. Carpooling may be possible.
Suffragette Clothing, Period Riding Attire, Summer Whites encouraged but NOT required. If there are any volunteers, preferably dressed in Suffragette attire, who are interested in riding a 19th Century "Ladies Coaster Bike" for a few short blocks, that may be possible.
Complete information about this amazing race, including route maps, directions to the event and volunteer opportunities, are at https://www.highwheelrace.com/
Victorian Society Point of Contact: Pamela Jones. Please text to 703-509-7376 (ask Pam about possible carpooling).
We Victorians hope to see YOU at the races!!
Save the Date, but Register NOW! Saturday, August 2, 1:30-3:30- Come Hear about the Pleasure Gardens of the 18th Century and then Join us for a full British Tea at Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria, VA.
Do you usually feel hot and bored during August in the DMV? Do you tire of watching your gardens wilt and your lawn fry under the summer sun? I know I DO! That’s why Green Spring Gardens (GSG) well-known and beloved historian, Debbie Waugh, has agreed to meet with us in the cool shade of the GSG Horticulture Center to regale us with tales of the social
phenomenon of the 18th-Century Pleasure Gardens. These vast landscaped entertainment spaces, originating in London and later adopted in America, offered a host of attractions—refined and risqué—set amid ornamental gardens, arbors, and pavilions. At night, many became disreputable venues for scandal, intrigue, and worse. OH MY!!!
.I know I’ll be ready for some scandalous entertainment AND a full British tea served in the GSG lovely 1784 Historic House. Debbie’s lecture and the tea are Saturday, August 2, from 1:30-3:30 and cost just $45.
NOTE: currently we can not accept online payments. Please contact Sue Perlin (scdcleo@aol.com) ASAP to make your reservation and she will tell you where to send your $45 check. Make checks payable to The Victorian Society at Falls Church, indicate this is for the Green Spring Garden Event. Seats are limited and going fast. We need at least 20 guests to be able to have this delightful program.
EVENT ADDRESS: Spring Gardens Horticulture Center at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312.
Green Spring Gardens
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