Announcing Our Upcoming Events!​
The events listed below are open to members of the public - come join us!
Save The Date ! July 12 for the Amazing, Incomparable "National Clustered Spires, High Wheel Bike Race" In Downtown Frederick, MD
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!!
Social Season Soiree August 9, 11 a.m.
You are cordially invited to join us at Ireland’s Four Provinces (in Falls Church)
as we take part in the Victorian era’s social season. True, we may not be at Saratoga or Newport, but that does not mean that we cannot partake of our own ‘social season.’ To join us at this social event, please contact Terry Hooper at
terryhooperknapp@aol.com no later than August 4.
Zoom Presentation
Invention & Innovation in the Victorian World
Sunday, July 20, 3:00PM
What do in-line roller skates, hot water radiators, recorded music, early computers, and the Eiffel tower have in common? They were all Victorian innovations! Join us to learn more about the ways that Victorian inventions and technologies changed our world.
Sarah A Chrisman (author) and her husband Gabriel Chrisman (Librarian and 1890s Bicycle Craftsman) from Port Townsend, Washington, will provide us with a look at another aspect of the Victorian era – Invention & Innovation. As you may remember, last April Sarah and Gabriel gave a wonderful program on bicycling in the Victorian era. This program is sure to be just as fun and informative.
To learn more about the Chrisman's, you can follow them and watch many short videos on the Victorian Life and learn about her historical fiction and non-fiction Victorian era writings at "This Victorian Life – Home".
To RSVP please contact Pamela Jones preferably via email at pjvictorian@yahoo.com or call 703-509-7376 NLT July 10th!!!!! Thank you.
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
