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R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum

751 Hwy. 97B NE s P.O. Box 1642 s Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P7

Press Release “High Tea”       “Memories are built on traditions”

The tradition of High tea has been credited to Anna, Duchess of Bedford. In 1840 lunches were light and large dinners were held at a fashionably late evening hour. The Duchess, who suffered "a sinking feeling" around four o'clock in the afternoon, would have her servants sneak her a pot of tea and some breadstuffs. She began inviting friends to join her and soon other hostesses were making this practice popular.

”R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum is proud to host their 3rd Annual High Tea on Sunday May 27th from 1-3pm. You are invited to join in this lovely tradition of tea, delicate sandwiches and succulent treats, set among the beautiful surroundings of the Village.

Music will fill the air as you sip tea enjoy The Stoney String Quartet. This four sibling’s quartet includes 2 violins, a viola and Cello is sure to be a delight of the afternoon social.

Dale Johnston, a local storyteller will share stories from our heritage past. Dale started her career teaching in Primary Schools, she later became a Remedial Reading Teacher travelling to many of the schools in the area, mainly teaching at South Broadview and Salmon Arm West.

Diane from the Shuswap School of Ballet and her troupe of young dancers will be performing traditional Ballet dance. Ballet originates from the 16th and 17th century French courts. This proficient form of dance requires that one must be extremely dedicated to the art and diligent in regard to practice.

Salmon Arm Museum Curator Deborah Chapman will share the heart touching “Story of Ruth” which begins October 5, 1921. When the gate swings shut at Asterfield, a farm and the residence of Annie Florence and Arthur Adair Brooke, Doctor Connolly arrives on the scene. At 11:30 pm, he examines Mrs. Brooke, sees that his patient is in advanced stages of labour, and decides to take her to the General Hospital in town. Learn the rest of this story as Deborah shows images from the collection.

While at High Tea take a tour of the Haney House. Haney House is the gem of R.J. Haney Heritage Village and is only open to the public at special events and for private tours. Over the last year the Haney House has had some major restoration and is looking its best for the upcoming season. The House was constructed around 1910 it is a hybrid of a practical farmhouse with touches of gentility added to it. Featuring lead glass window and fancy woodwork, all lead us to believe that the Haney’s aspired to something better.

Croquet will be set up on the lawn, having the reputation for being a courteous High Tea game, be sure to test your friends at this sociable sport. Items will be up for bidding at the Silent Auction silent auction tables you never know what treasures you might find.

Tickets for High Tea are $20.00 and are on sale at R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum located at 751 – Highway 97 B, Crazy River Clothing Co. on Alexander and Touch ‘A Texas in the Mall at Piccadilly. Get your tickets early, a limited numbers of are sold to this popular spring event. For more information you can visit their website at www.salmonarmuseum.org or call the Village at 250-832-5243. You can also friend them at facebook.com/Haneyheritage.

• Basket with local specialties and tasty bites
• Fresh flowers in the room
• Roses from one to a .........
• Local hand made  Swiss chocolate
• Cheese and or deli meat platter
• Bottle Local wine Red or white
• Bottle Champagne or sparkling wine