Victorian High Tea
Come Join Us For a Step Back in Time
The Dyersville Area Historical Society will Serve "High Tea". Featuring English culinary delites. Teas are available for groups of 15 or more upon request. Teas are held in the Dyer-Botsford Home & Doll Museum at 331 1st Ave E, Dyersville, Iowa
Seating is limited.
Reservations required in advance
563-875-2414 or 563-875-2504
(Click on image for close-up of chandelier)
History
Taking time out to enjoy a cup of tea has always been fashionable in European countries. This custom was brought to America with the early settlers. Taking tea fell out of favor in America after the Boston Tea Party in 1773 when the Colonists refused to pay excessive import taxes. Afternoon teas were usually a light snack. High teas were more substantial. Since the dining hour in England was around Eight, high tea tided them over.
