Gala Day Vintage Lawn Party
June 27 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Step back in time and celebrate the elegance and charm of a bygone era! Our 13th Annual Vintage Lawn Party is inspired by the original Gala Day garden parties held at the Homestead from 1912 through 1926 — and this year, we’re celebrating the full span of that golden age.
Come dressed in the era of your choice: the elegant Titanic-era fashions of the early 1910s, the practical wartime styles of the mid-decade, or the vibrant flapper looks of the Roaring Twenties. Or come as you are and simply soak in the nostalgic ambiance. All are welcome!
- Listen to music from the period
- Play Lawn games; we have Badminton, Croquet, Horseshoes & Lawn Shuffleboard (feel free to bring your own too!)
- Enjoy various silent “moving pictures”
- Play table game like Cribbage & Dominoes
- Visit with members of the 1910 Camping Society and see their vintage camping setup
- Explore the historic Nurse Homestead Museum and beautiful grounds
- Catch a comedic take on the historic pageants of the 1910s, with a special focus on the Nurse Homestead!
Admission:
This is our annual summer fundraiser — pay what you can! All donations go directly toward the restoration and preservation of this historic Homestead.
Food & Refreshments:
Bring your own picnic lunch or snacks (no alcoholic beverages please)
Bring your own picnic lunch or snacks (no alcoholic beverages please)
Refreshments available for purchase, Pastries, Snacks, Lemonade & Root Beer Floats
Pre-purchase a picnic basket to have ready for pickup on-site — limited day-of supply available!
This event is rain or shine; in the event of rainy conditions, some of the activities will be relocated indoors. Self-guided tours of the buildings only guided tours will not be available during this event.
Pre-Purchase one of our picnic baskets (must be ordered in advance) CLICK HERE to order.