A Step Back in Time: The Grand Victorian Ball for Peace 1865 - Virginia City

Friday, August 20, 2010 - Sunday, August 22, 2010

Experience a "Step Back in Time" Come to Virginia City, Montana. Learn about the influence of the Civil War in Montana's early history. Experience the fashions and customs of this era... Join us for a Victorian High Tea at the Bennett House on Friday at 3:00pm. Attend the authentic melodrama and musicals at the Opera House at 7:00pm. The Grand Victorian Ball for Peace 1865 is Saturday, commencing at 7:00pm with a promenade on the boardwalk followed by the Grand March and dancing in the Community Center Ballroom. A light repast will served at 9:30pm. Dance to the music of the special orchestra directed by the music historian, Professor R. Alexander James. Classes on dances and customs are provided the afternoon of the ball at 1:00pm and 3:00pm by dance mistress Mme. T.J. Wald. You are encouraged to dress in 1860 - 1880 period costumes but this is not a requirement. All events welcome children. For ordering tickets online use our web address at http://virginiacitymt.com/grandball.asp

Special service at historic St. Paul's Episcopal Church, recalling a service from 1865.

Related events in Nevada City and Virginia City.

Friday: 3:00pm Victorian High Tea at the Bennett House

7:00pm Melodrama and musical at the Opera House

Saturday: 7:00pm Promenade through town

7:30pm Grand March, dancing begins after the Grand March

9:30pm Light repast

Dancing till 11:30pm

If you would like further information please contact by phone. If you can not make this date please consider attending the The Grand Victorian Ball of 1864 in June.