Gather at the Sorenson House table for a delightful, simple, historic supper catered by Courthouse Pub. Enjoy the sites, sounds, and smells of a kitchen from days gone by. Mrs. Sorenson and her helpers will be glad to have you at their table. There is nothing they like better than a houseful of merriment.

At the table guests will be served a historic menu prepared by the chefs at Holla, in the comfort of the Sorenson house.

Menu: Braised Chicken, mashed potatoes, and heirloom carrots.

Advanced registration is required. The cost is $65 per person. MCHS members receive a 15% discount.

Historic Dinner programs are much more than a meal. You’ll be transported back in time to experience an intimate snack, tea, or supper sampler gathered around the wood stove and learn about life in the past from your cook and dinner hosts. In order to plan for this special experience, the Manitowoc County Historical Society relies on advanced tickets for each program. Since this experience is so different from a simple restaurant reservation, we are unable to provide a full refund for last minute cancellations. 

ALLERGY CONCERNS

Our meals are prepared in the style of the historic period and served family style. We generally cannot alter recipes without impacting other guests at the table. Most of our recipes contain butter, margarine, eggs, chicken or beef stock, flour, and other gluten containing ingredients. If you have questions about a food allergy, please contact us at least two weeks prior to your program at (920) 684-4445 or send an email to programs@ManitowocCountyHistory.org.

FULL TABLE

The maximum number of attendees per program is 8.

Join in an afternoon tea with renowned historical interpreter, Jessica Michna for a program designed specially for the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment.

Cristabel and Emmeline Pankhurst, Susan B. Anthony, Emma Davisson, Elisabeth Cady Stanton; some names you may recognize, others you may not. You will learn of these and other women (and men) who championed the cause of women’s suffrage in this country and overseas in the late 19th and early 20th century. You will learn of the protests, jailings, victories, and defeats culminating with the signature of President Woodrow Wilson that would forever give women the right to vote.

Jessica Michna, recipient of the Presidential Service Center’s Distinguished Service Award, is widely known for her riveting portrayals of First Ladies, notable women of history and fictitious characters. She has entertain groups throughout America including guests from as far away as New Zealand, Japan, and Brazil. Performed by Jessica Michna of Historical First Impressions.

The program begins at 2 pm. Refreshments will be served. This event is best suited for adults and children age 6 and older.

The cost is $5 for MCHS Member adults and children age 4 to 17, $10 for Adults, $7 for children age 4 to 17, and under age 4 is free. Museum admission is included in the cost of the tea program. Advanced registration is required by calling (920) 684-4445.

The “Women Who Dared” program of this year’s Afternoon Tea is sponsored in part by generous support from the Wisconsin Humanities Council.