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Batavia Depot Museum to Host Mary Lincoln Strawberry Tea & Civil War Fashion Show

Mary Todd Lincoln is a well-known figure in Batavia history, mostly due to her brief stay at Bellevue Place after the death of her infamous husband, Abraham Lincoln. But throughout her life, Lincoln was a hospitable, sophisticated woman known for her elegant strawberry tea parties.

The Batavia Depot Museum will host a Mary Lincoln Strawberry Tea and Civil War Fashion Show on Sunday, August 1 from 3:00-5:00 pm at Shannon Hall, 14 N. Van Buren St. Spend a delightful afternoon sipping tea with friends. Donna Daniels and other Mary Lincoln presenters will model and discuss the clothing of the period. Tea, coffee and a variety of treats will be served. The cost is $16 per person.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the Batavia Park District at 630-879-5235 or stop by the Park District’s Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson St., or Eastside Community Center, 14 N. Van Buren St.

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