Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Events and Exhibitions 2011-2012

Here's what we have planned at the WF for this membership year!  We're presenting our signature events with a "twist" and reviving the past in a brand new way!  Be sure to put these dates on your calendar and check for updates via facebook and here on the Daily Reminder.

Mourning Memphis
August 12 - November 6, 2011
Currently set
Featuring: mourning ritual and fashion, yellow fever 1878

Discover Memphis Day
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Buy one/ get one half off admission

Twilight Tour
7PM Friday, September 16, 2011
Admission: $15 (ages 18 +)

Victorian Village Home Tour
11PM-4PM Saturday, October 22, 2011
Volunteers and docents needed

Haunted Happenings
6PM Friday, October 28, 2011
Admission: $10 (ages 10 +)
Partnering with paranormal groups
Volunteers and docents needed

Victorian Yuletide (140th Anniversary)
November 16, 2011 - January 8, 2012
Set up: November 14-15 from 10AM-4PM
Featuring: Mollie’s Wedding and Yuletide traditions

Nouveau Nuptials
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Exclusive bridal event with the best of Memphis’ bridal and event specialists

Victorian Romance
January 18 - March 11, 2012
Set up: January 16-17
Featuring: silver collection, chocolat pots, and valentines

A Sweet Serenade
6:30 PM Saturday, February 11, 2012
Admission: $35
Luna Nova concert in ballroom
Chocolate reception in root cellar

Spring Awakenings
March 21 - May 20, 2012
Set up: March 19-20
Featuring: light textiles, christening gowns, springtime and Easter ephemera

Springtime in Victorian Village
2 - 4 PM Saturday, March 31, 2012
Admission: Free (ages 10 -)
Volunteers needed for Egg Hunt

Speakeasy
7 PM Saturday, March 31, 2012
Admission: $20 (ages 18 +)
2nd annual spring fundraiser
Volunteers needed for admissions and hosting

Southern Summers
June 6 - August 5, 2012
Set up: June 4-5

Junebugs and Juleps
7-11 PM Saturday, June 2, 2012
2nd annual summer fundraiser
Admission: $25 single, $40 couple, $200 table of 8 (ages 18 +)
Volunteers needed for admission and hosting

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