SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, February 6, 2027
Allegheny Country Club
Join SVHS at its 4th annual Winter Tea, when we welcome back speaker Jessica Young for "From Gilded to Gibson, fashion at the turn of the 20th Century." After enjoying an traditional afternoon tea, a Q&A will follow the presentation, and attendees will be able to see of her reproduction clothing on site, as well as images via PowerPoint.
Tickets will go on sale December 2026.
SVHS members will receive early access. This event sells out every year -- JOIN SVHS today to secure your spot at this popular event.
Additional details to come!
What else to know for our SVHS Winter Tea, 2027:
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Our Winter Tea Basket Raffle Returns
- Tickets are $10 can be added to your tea ticket purchase or purchased at the door.
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“Best Dressed” Contest
- Guests are strongly encouraged to wear their own best tea party apparel and millinery -- hats, fascinators, headpieces, chapeau, etc! Prize to be awarded to the best-decorated attendee!
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The historic Allegheny Country Club will provide our traditional high tea service.
- Including: Warm Chippewa Soup, Assorted Tea Sandwiches, Scones with Jelly & Clotted Cream, Fruit, Cookies, Coffee, Hot Tea.
- Valet Parking and Coat Check are included in your ticket price!
- Mug and drink voucher combo -- available to reserve at the time of ticket purchase! New this year – a drinking glass option!
About Our Speaker:
RETURNING for a second year, by popular demand!
Jessica Young is a specialist in historical clothing, accessories, sewing supplies, and do-it-yourself kits. A graduate of the University of Richmond with a degree in theatrical costuming, she worked at Colonial Williamsburg as a seamstress during college and as a costumer for Carnegie Mellon University’s drama department after returning home to Western Pennsylvania. She is well-known among Western Pennsylvania's historic sites and the reenacting community as a reliable source of authentic reproduction 18th-century clothing supplies and engaging demonstrations. Young is the owner of Penny River, LLC, in Trafford, which makes and sells historical costumes and accessories. Jessica’s items have been featured in the shows "Bridgerton" and "Outlander."
