Join us for a delightful afternoon tea and a history-themed presentation at the Mount Prospect Historical Society!
All teas will begin at on a designated Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in Central School (103 S. Maple Street). Doors will open at 12:45 pm.
Cost of each tea is $25 for MPHS members and $30 for non-members.
No refunds. Must register in advance – no walk-ins.
Adults 18+, Limit 36 attendees
January 31, 2026 – REGISTER HERE
Martha Washington presented by Lynn Rymarz
Everybody knows George Washington is called the Founding Father of our nation, but what about his wife, Martha? Discover the story of how she met and married George Washington and their life at Mount Vernon. She will share her favorite recipes, including one for cough medicine. Hear her tell the true stories about George’s wooden teeth, him chopping down the cherry tree, his love of books and farming. She will tell how George helped in America’s fight for independence during the Revolutionary War and how he became our first President, the Founding Father of our nation and she our Founding Mother.
Past Events Include:
November 1, 2025
Cleopatra – Presented by Martina Mathisen
May 31, 2025
Zelda Fitzgerald – Presented by Lynn Rymarz
