On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Boothbay Region Historical Society will offer tea and treats, while sharing tales of the Boothbay Harbor Monday Club.

Guests will enjoy tea, and an assortment of treats to include tea sandwiches and desserts from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a presentation, “History of the Boothbay Harbor Monday Club,” by Julia O’Brien-Merrill. A stunning floral bouquet sponsored by Harbor Blooms Floral Shop will be the door prize

We welcome you to wear your favorite party hat to this event!

Julia Tupper Reed wrote a paper titled, “History of the Monday Club 1895-1945,” in which she gives a detailed accounting of the who, the what, the where, the why and the how of the Club. “On an afternoon in October 1895, five ladies met and discussed the feasibility of forming a literary club that would be of mutual improvements to its members, as well as an afternoon of social enjoyment.” One of the ladies remarked that, “Monday afternoon would be a good time to meet as that was wash day, and everyone felt like getting out in the afternoon.”

Tickets for this event are $50 pp, with a limit of 60 guests. Please contact Connie Hartley for more information and to purchase your tickets: chart@boothbayhistorical.org or call 207-633-0820, Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Proceeds from this event will support the Society’s mission to collect, preserve, and promote interest in the history of the Boothbay region through research, exhibits, and programs.