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"Boston Tea Party" Mother's Day Tea Set for May 9

The annual Mother's Day Tea starts the Gardner House Museum's season each year, and this year's event will take place on Saturday, May 9. Two seatings – 11 am and 1 pm – will be offered. Lovely hot tea will be served accompanied by sweet and savory nibblies.

In honor of the nation's 250th anniversary, the museum will continue the Revolutionary War theme by holding a Boston Tea Party. A Colonial twist will flavor the event this year. Albion District Library archivist Jesse Yaeger will talk about foods served during Colonial times, and tables will feature Colonial decorations.

Seating is limited so reservations are required by calling (517) 629-3276. This event is free and open to the public but donations are always gratefully accepted.

Board Members Needed

Have you lived in Albion for a long time?  Do you have an interest in Albion's history?  If you answered yes to either of these questions, please consider joining the board of the Albion Historical Society.  We are looking for individuals who have the time and willingness to actively participate in the society.  

Much of the work done almost 60 years ago to create the Gardner House Museum was done by ordinary folks from Albion who wanted to preserve the city's history.  They put together exhibits, showed others how to do pioneer activities such as quilting, canning, gardening, and simply shared what they knew about Albion.  

If you just want to get a feel of what we do, come sit with a veteran docent some Saturday or Sunday between 2 pm and 4 pm.  Each new volunteer has an opportunity for training on each task.  Think you want to give it a try?  Call Celeste at 517-629-3276.

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How to Contact Us While We Are Building Our New Web Site...

The Albion Historical Society is currently building a new website.  The current one has been around for ten years already, which means it is from the dark ages.  In fact, due to its age, the "Contact Us" link had to be removed.  In the interim, please know that you may still reach us at info(insert the "at" sign)albionhistoricalsociety.org.  We hope to have the new site in operation by late spring.

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Visit us at www.facebook.com/albionhistoricalsociety.  Visit our page for updates on events being held at the museum, special features, recent artifact donations, and much more.