Home & Garden Tour Cocktail Party at the Peter Thorp House
When: Sunday, September 29, 2024: 4:00pm - 7:00pm Rain Date of Sunday, October 6.
Where: Address will be emailed 24 hours after ticket purchase.
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Home & Garden Tour and Cocktail Party Tickets: $125 per person
Journey back to the golden age of Weston at The Peter Thorp House, one of the town's oldest and most captivating residences. Join us for an exclusive evening featuring a guided tour of the home and its enchanting grounds, as featured in the WHCC's new exhibit, "Weston...What Lies Beneath." Guided Tours: Delve into the fascinating history of The Peter Thorp House with tours led by current homeowners Maryclare and Garvin Roos, alongside knowledgeable WHCC volunteers. Explore the home and its property's evolution through time, focusing on its captivating chapter from the 1930s-1950s when renowned opera star and antique car collector James Melton and his family called it home. Live Performance: Tenor Cameron Smith will bring James Melton to life with a riveting performance from the home's balcony.
Cocktail Hour in the Rose Garden: Sip on refreshing beer, wine, and cocktails served by Baked & Sauced in their 1950s airstream bar while savoring Southern-inspired appetizers catered by Southern Belle Bites, a tribute to James Melton's roots.
*Exclusive Raffle Prizes: These Raffle items reflect past and current owners of the Peter Thorp House. Our exciting raffle features the following: Newburgh Brewing Co. Mixed Case of Craft Beers Metal Detecting Session At Your Home with Maryclare Roos Bottle of Lagavulin 16 Year Single Malt Scotch Autographed Copy of "James Melton - The Tenor of His Times" written by his daughter Margo Melton Nutt" "The Heirloomist - 100 Treasures and the Stories They Tell" by Shana Novak featuring the Peter Thorp House Decoupage Glass Tray featuring a photograph of James Melton's yacht Decoupage Glass Tray featuring a photograph of James Melton and baby Margo on his Disney inspired mini train*
*Decoupage Glass Tray featuring a photograph of one of James Melton's prized antique sports cars - the 1908 SPO Road Racer Decoupage Glass Tray featuring the enchanting peacock wallpaper that graces the living room of the Peter Thorp House. *Raffle tickets are $10 a piece and can be purchased at the event.
Not coming to the event, but still want to take part in the raffle? - You can buy raffle tickets below.
Then email: info@westoncthistory.org with your raffle selections.****
All proceeds from this event directly support the Weston History & Culture Center's upcoming permanent exhibit in the Coley Barn, "Weston at Work", which will explore Weston's industrial past through manufacturing, agriculture, and textile production, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of enslaved, free Black, immigrant, women, and child laborers from the 18th to early 20th centuries. Through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, this exhibit will offer engaging learning experiences for all ages.
Please Note: Your Pay Pal email confirmation is your Ticket! Please bring your confirmation with you. You will not be mailed a physical ticket.
NO REFUNDS - unless WHCC cancels the event.