Shelton Historical Society to host 3rd annual tea fundraiser at church

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SHELTON - The Shelton Historical Society will host its 3rd annual Autumn Tea, featuring fancy hats, scones, sweets, and surprises, from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 30 at Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St. 

There is a special twist to this year’s festivities: Christmas in September will be celebrated.  The unique table settings and centerpieces created by members and friends of the Society will feature holiday-inspired designs and refreshments. Delicate finger sandwiches, savory bites, and luscious sweets will reflect the winter holidays.  

Ladies who attend are encouraged to wear their best chapeau.  

The afternoon provides an opportunity to showcase some of the special items the Society has recently added to its artifact collection. 

There will be hats to model and a napkin-folding demonstration. 

Members of the Historical Society’s youth group, the Teen Time Travelers, will assist and serve the refreshments. 

Cost for the tea is $25 with proceeds to benefit Shelton Historical Society and its programs. Reservations must be received by Sept. 15   and may be made by sending a check to Shelton Historical Society, P.O. Box 2155, Shelton, 06484. Please mark “tea party” in the memo line.  

The tea is sponsored in part by the Valley Community Foundation. 

Shelton History Center, owned and operated by Shelton Historical Society, is located at 70 Ripton Road and consists of six historic structures. The recently reopened Brownson House illustrates a 1913 lifestyle of a middle-class farm family, while the Wilson Barn houses an exhibit on the development of Shelton.  Guided tours for individuals or groups may be arranged by appointment.  

The mission of the Historical Society is to “preserve elements of the community’s history in order to create connections between Shelton’s past, present, and future generations 

through education, maintaining a museum with its collections, and providing a voice in the community regarding matters of historical significance.” 

For additional information and directions, call 203-925-1803, visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or see Shelton History Center’s Facebook page.   

   

This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.