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December 2019
New Year’s Tea
The 1890 House Museum is celebrating the New Year in classic 20's style as Frederick Wickwire might have done with a vintage High Tea set in the immersive atmosphere of a period home. Enjoy the house as it is decorated for the holidays and savor scones, clotted cream, lemon curd, jams, pork loin on biscuits, tea sandwiches, and a variety of teas, pastries, and sweets... and music, of course! Seatings at: Saturday December 28th at 11:00am and 3:00pm Sunday December…
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A Victorian Valentine’s Day Dinner
A Victorian Valentine's Day Dinner Brought to you by Aiello's Restaurant and The 1890 House Museum Chef Vincenzo Aiello of Aiello's Restaurant in Whitney Point will be preparing a 5-course Valentine dinner to be served in the enchanting surroundings of The 1890 House Museum. When: Saturday , February 15th Seatings at 5:30pm and 8pm Where: The 1890 House Museum, 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY 13045 Price: $50 per person Tickets available online at www.https://the1890house.org/events/ or at The 1890 House Museum…
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Pairing beer with food is our newest event at The 1890 House Museum. Ithaca Beer Company will pair a different beer with each dinner course and explain the taste properties that support the food catered by The Community Restaurant. Community seating available in Chester's expanded Dining Room will add to the experience and make it possible for the beer instructor to seamlessly communicate with everyone present. Due to the intended intimacy of the table arrangement, seating will be limited. Stuffed…
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Spirits in the Castle
The 1890 House Museum and Knightime Paranormal are excited to present “Spirits in the Castle.” Join Knightime Paranormal as they lead you on an interactive investigation of Cortland’s Victorian-era stone castle. This year, we have a variety of otherworldly opportunities to explore the mansion. Choose between our Death and mourning tour, Search the basement for ghosts, or maybe test your bravery as we hold a seance in the carriage house. We hope you’ll join us for the only experience that…
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The Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees is a display of over 30 decorated trees on all five levels of The 1890 House. The public gets to select their favorite by ballot with the top vote getters to be announced at the end of December. The trees will remain up until January 21st. Viewing will cost the regular admission price. $10 adults, $8 seniors, military, and students to age 18.
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