SVHS Winter Tea 2026

Description

Join SVHS at its 3rd annual Winter Tea, sponsored by Mark Rengers Gallery, when we welcome speaker Jessica Young, and her presentation “What to Wear to the Revolution.” This special event will explore the political landscape of the late 1700s – the American Revolution – and how it was reflected in fashion and lifestyle of the time. 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.

This program will be the perfect way to welcome the year of America250 as tea attendees are introduced to the material culture of the era of the American Revolution!

What else to know for our SVHS Winter Tea, 2026:

• Our Winter Tea Basket Raffle Returns
  • This year it will set you up perfectly to celebrate America250 with items from the founding city of Philadelphia, local teas, and revolutionary reads! Tickets are $10 can be added to your tea ticket purchase or purchased at the door.
• “Red, White, and Best Dressed” Contest
  • Guests are strongly encouraged to wear their own best red, white, and blue tea party apparel and millinery -- hats, fascinators, headpieces, chapeau, etc! Prize to be awarded to the best-decorated attendee!
• 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:

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."

THIS EVENT SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR -- PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE!