“THE GRAND ENTRANCE” Debutantes and Courtship of the nineteenth century

Exhibit Launch Event

Sunday, June 23rd 2024

2pm - 4pm

$35

Glamourous house parties, exquisite dresses, lively music and available suitors. Enter the world of what it meant for young ladies to celebrate coming out into society through this special event and exhibit launch at Ruthven Park! The event will begin with a special presentation by our Site Administrator Brittany Van Dalen, discussing the history of debutante parties and courtship of the nineteenth century. Afterwards guests will take a self guided tour of the main level of the historic mansion and enjoy the new exhibit held in the double drawing room. The event will conclude in the historic Coach House for Cream Tea which includes scones, jam, cream and selection of tea options.

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