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Arlington Hts. Historical Museum announces Holiday Tea programs

Tea programs at the Banta House are a community holiday tradition. Tea is served in the 100-year-old Banta House on the museum grounds and features tea, sweets, and finger sandwiches.

A special tea just for adults is a new offering this year. Tea with Mrs. Claus features a special guest by that name. Who is she? Does she have a first name? What is it like being married to Santa? Mrs. Clause will tell it all: the ups and downs of marriage, the dramatic lives of reindeer, and how she found love, joy and the spirit of Christmas with the man in the velvet suit.

Mrs. Claus is portrayed by Women’s Wisdom History Theatre actress Jeanmarie Dwyer-Wrigley. Tea with Mrs. Claus is 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

Doll lovers of all ages will enjoy this unique tea. At the Doll Tea, with “Fancy Nancy: Fanciest Doll in the Universe,” participants will enjoy a reading of the new book by that name.

A special display and doll talk will be featured in addition to a tour of the Martha Mills Doll Collection and the Lorraine Korenthal dollhouses. Dolls are welcome to come to tea, too! Doll tea is available from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, for ages 6 through adult.

Holiday Teas are scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8. Harpist Kendall Braun will provide a melodious background setting for tea in the Banta House living room. Two seatings are available: 12:30-2 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m.

Children must be registered and accompanied by a registered adult. Fee is $20 per person.

To register, go to ahmuseum.org, click on the “programs” tab and follow the link for the tea of your choice. You may also register in person at any park district registration office.

The historic Banta House is at the corner of Euclid and Vail streets. Free parking is available at the commuter lot located at the corner of Vail and Fremont streets.

For information, call the museum at (847) 255-1225.

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