Step Back in Time: Lee-Fendall House's Speakeasy Night on Oct. 4
The Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden is hosting a Roaring Twenties speakeasy night on Oct. 4, commemorating the centennial of state-level prohibition against alcohol. Tickets cost $97.88 and the event promises an evening of live jazz and ragtime music, dance lessons, contests, and a silent auction. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best 1920s attire.
The historic garden of the museum will be the setting for this immersive event, featuring music from the Conservatory Classic Jazz Band. Guests can enjoy live performances, learn the Charleston, and show off their moves in a dance contest. A silent auction will also be held, with proceeds supporting the museum.
The event pays tribute to the Downham family, who owned the house from 1903 to 1930. Despite no specific records, the family was suspected of bootlegging during Prohibition. The Lee-Fendall House itself was home to a liquor wholesaler and suspected bootlegger during this time.
Since 2016, this annual event has raised over $50,000 to support the museum. This year's event promises a unique and entertaining experience while honouring the house's history and the centennial of state-level prohibition.
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