Thank you to everyone who joined us for a spectacular journey back to the 1890s! The Historic Patterson House Foundation welcomed guests to an afternoon steeped in local history, elegance, and community spirit.

While our beloved Patterson House at Ardenwood Farm remains our historic anchor, this year’s special afternoon tea was beautifully hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark, providing a wonderful backdrop for our sold-out crowd.

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Please explore the memories from our wonderful afternoon. If you have photos from the event you would like to share, please tag us on Facebook or email them to us at contact@pattersonhouse.org.

Highlights

• Guest speaker Sam Neeman brought history to life, describing the world that shaped Clara Patterson's life.

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• Guests appreciated the stunning historical garments, which offered a visual window into the attire and customs of Clara's life.

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• Beautifully curated gift baskets were raffled off, with all proceeds directly benefiting our preservation and educational mission.

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• Attendees enjoyed a classic tea service featuring Hibiscus and Earl Grey teas... and how about those shrimp sandwiches?!

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• Clara's descendant, Virginia Sargent, offered moving words about being part of the Patterson House preservation and its future.

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