Mississippi Valley Textile Museum celebrates 25th anniversary
Victorian Garden Party!
Step back in time and join us for tea at a Victorian Garden Party to celebrate The Mississippi Valley Textile Museums 25th anniversary. Held in the gardens of the Hugessen Residence at 81 Queen St., Almonte on June 26th 2010 from 2-5pm.
Admission is free as well as complimentary tea, lemonade and cucumber sandwiches. Other festivities include a strawberry shortcake stand, ice cream and popcorn stand, the appearance of Sir John A McDonald and Queen Victoria. Volunteer awards and a Baker Bob birthday cake will be presented. Get your photo taken in period dress and dance to the music of The Mill Workers Band (aka The Barley Shakers).
For more information regarding this event please visit the museum website at www.textilemuseum.mississippimills.com or contact MVTM by phone at 613-256-3754 ext.10. Period dress is encouraged.
Michael Rikley-Lancaster
Curator
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
613-256-3754
mvtm@magma.ca
www.textilemuseum.mississippimills.com
