Community Roots - Historic Plantation Tea Society

We are the Historic Plantation Tea Society of Virginia Beach, VA. This society was established in May of 2001 with our first class of 9 who are now our charter members. There have been 7 classes up to now. I am the teacher of "Let's Have A Tea Party" Classes through the Adult Learning Center... Belinda Nash suggested that we have our classes at the Historic Ferry Plantation House on Cheswick Lane in the Pembroke Meadows area. The classes have been so popular that our student-adults- have formed this society to promote Teas, for the are of gracious living, civility, and also to continue these values through future generations. In the meanwhile, history of this great plantation and the Lynnhaven area is being shared with children as well. Our society, under the Director, Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan and me, has undertaken children's teas- "Mad Hatter", and raised a tidy sum for restoration of Ferry House.

This site lends itself for events like ours and because of Belinda Nash and our "Tea Ladies" who also volunteer for Ferry -the house is alive again. (Laughter and conversation can be heard during classes). We enjoy being a part of the effort to restore Ferry House, having others enjoy the art of gracious living and the opportunity to learn of our area's history.

"Let's Have a Tea Party Class" at Ferry Plantation and Historic Plantation Tea Society

UPDATE:
In April of 2004, The Historic Plantation Tea Society became the Virginia Tea Society - http://www.virginiateasociety.com/

Purpose
The Society is dedicated to the ongoing education of members about the history of tea, its cultural importance, the art of presentation, etiquette and other related topics. Varied activities will offer members, opportunities to broaden their experiences in the world of tea and to participate in functions of preference, to share the love of teas, to foster friendships and to always have fun. The Virginia Tea Society was founded in 2004 and is based in Virginia Beach.

Membership
Qualifications and Dues. Persons wishing to join the Virginia Tea Society must take "The Art Of Tea: Then and Now" class at a cost of $50.(previously taught under the name of "Let's Have An Afternoon Tea Party")
This class is taught by the Board of Directors Of The Virginia Tea Society. The class consists of six hours of personalized instruction, a handbook and ends with an Afternoon Tea.
After taking the class you will receive your diploma and will be invited to join The Virginia Tea Society. Annual membership dues are $15.00. Membership goes from January 1 through December 31 of each year.
Dues will be prorated after July 1 for new members.

Meetings
General membership meetings are held quarterly. The society schedules visits and teas with various tea rooms on a monthly basis. We also participate in The Tea Across America each year.

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