Joyful Afternoon Tea: A Historical Experience

The Historical Tea Society was established in 2026 as a collaborative circle dedicated to researching, celebrating, and sharing the traditions of afternoon tea through historically inspired gatherings and educational experiences.

Reservations Now Closed!

Joyful Afternoon Tea: A Historical Experience at the Buckley House.

A table set for tea with various desserts, scones, cakes, strawberries, and tea cups. In the background, a window with a vase of pink flowers on the windowsill and a lamp on a side table.
A poster announcing the America 250th Festival of Living History, taking place on August 15-16, 2026, at Muskingum Park in Marietta, Ohio. It features a historical encampment scene with tents, people in period clothing, and activities such as period craft demonstrations, musket and cannon firings, field artillery, vintage traders, historical reenactments, and family-friendly activities.
A historic white wooden house with a porch and balcony, next to a sign indicating it is Buckley House, built in 1879, and once the residence of Maria M. Woodbridge.

IMPORTANT EVENT TIPS/INFORMATION

A leisurely social tradition inspired by the gracious gatherings enjoyed during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Guests are invited to step away from the modern world for an afternoon of tea, conversation, and simple pleasures.

Guests are welcome to wear period-inspired attire from their favorite era or come as they are. Costumes are entirely optional.

Tickets are $65.00 per person (Limit of 16 guests per date/time)

Pricing is inclusive of taxes and 20% service gratuity.

Seating is intentionally limited per experience and space to preserve intimacy and ambiance.

Guests are encouraged to reserve together if they wish to be seated as a group. Availability is first-reserved, first-assigned within each selected experience area.

Due to the nature of the experience—including hot beverage service, historic venue environments, and a quiet, intimate atmosphere—this event is not recommended for young children or toddlers.

Your reservation secures a thoughtfully selected seat within your chosen experience space. Seating within each area is intentionally limited and assigned on a first-reserved basis.

Following your reservation, you will receive a commemorative invitation by mail, designed exclusively for this event. This keepsake serves as part of your immersive historical experience and will arrive prior to the event date.

🌿 What Your Reservation Includes

  • Full afternoon tea service in a historic setting

  • Access to your selected curated experience space

  • Immersive historical ambiance with costumed hosts and decor

  • Reserved seating within your chosen area

  • 2 hour reservation to a limited-capacity, boutique event

Limited Picnic Box Offerings
$20.00

Picnic Boxes for the Buckley House Afternoon Tea Experience are available exclusively by advance reservation. Each box is prepared in limited quantity as part of a curated historical event menu.

Due to the nature of our preparation and presentation, we do not guarantee day-of availability.

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