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. Please note that online transactions will include a processing fee. Checks are accepted in advance and can be made out to the Mount Prospect Historical Society.
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.
May 16, 2026 – REGISTER HERE
Mary Pickersgill presented by Lynn Rymarz
Hear the amazing story of how this Baltimore flag maker sewed the flag which flew over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore against the British in September of 1814. Her flag inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words to a poem which has become our national anthem. Lynn will share historical photographs from this time in our nation’s history.
November 7, 2026 – REGISTER HERE
Jacqueline Kennedy presented by Leslie Goddard
It is one year after her husband’s assassination and the former first lady, besieged by tourists and paparazzi, is struggling to cope. As she attempts to determine her next step, she looks back on her life, sharing stories about her marriage, her fight for privacy amidst intense media scrutiny, her work to restore the White House, and her attempts to showcase the arts.
Past events include:
November 1, 2025
Cleopatra – Presented by Martina Mathisen
May 31, 2025
Zelda Fitzgerald – Presented by Lynn Rymarz
