VICTORIAN WEEKEND

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Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13, 2008
Lily Dale Grounds

In addition to our Daily and Weekly Events,
the following special activities will be offered:

Please Note: Events are subject to change without notice.

Friday, July 11

9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Special Commemorative Postmark available at the Lily Dale Post Office

10:00 am - Free
Walking Tour of Lily Dale with Historian Ron Nagy; meet at the Lily Dale Museum

2:00 pm - Free
Discount Merchant Coupons available at the Gate entrance, Lily Dale Assembly Office and Maplewood & Leolyn Hotels

8:15 pm - 11:00 pm - Free
Special Events in the Lily Dale Auditorium with Emcee Barry Lillis

  • 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Reflections of a Victorian Era with Speaker Rebecca Rosen, author of Reflections, 19th Century of Chautauqua County, NY. Book signing to follow.

  • Residents’ Antique Displays
  • Gift Basket Raffles and Silent Auction
  • Men’s Facial Hair Contest
  • Victorian Costume Contest
  • Handmade Lace Tablecloth and Quilt Art chance tickets sold (Drawing to be held during Strawberry Social on Sunday, July 13)
  • Spirit Photography and Ghost Detector Devices Display
  • Orb Photo Collections displayed by Historian and Author Ron Nagy
  • Refreshments

Saturday, July 12

Discount Merchant Coupons available at the Gate entrance, Lily Dale Assembly Office and Maplewood & Leolyn Hotels

10:00 am - Free
Walking Tour of Lily Dale with Historian Ron Nagy; meet at the Lily Dale Museum

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vendors open behind the Picnic Pavilion/Labyrinth/Lyceum, Maplewood Hotel and at the Maplewood Lincoln Park

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Photographer by Fordo Productions; Azur Room in the Maplewood Hotel

11:00 am - Noon - Free
Children’s Story Hour by Chautauqua County author and storyteller, Paul Leone; book signing at the Lily Dale Bookstore at 2:00 pm.

11:00 am - 4:00 pm - $5
Antique Appraisals; bring your items to be professionally appraised; Lily Dale Fire Hall

Noon - 3:00 pm - Free
League of Women Voters display and voter registration; Gazebo by Maplewood Hotel

Noon - 4:00 pm - Free
Mediums’ League Open House and Refreshments; Mediums’ League Building

Noon - 5:00 pm - Free
Meet the Women’s Suffrage Movement’s Elizabeth Cady Stanton (aka Lily Dale’s Cara Seekings); Gazebo by Maplewood Hotel

Noon - 5:00 pm - Free
Native American Teachings: Medicine Wheel and the Four Directions by Craig Duke Thomson; Maplewood Lincoln Park

Indian Teepee courtesy of Neal Rzepkoski: Maplewood Lincoln Park

Oneida Indian Beadwork; Maplewood Lincoln Park

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - SOLD OUT
Workshop: Make Your Own Victorian Hat or purchase a Victorian Hat made by the Lily Dale Artisans’ Guild; Lyceum.   **Class size limited to 20 participants**

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Free
Adult Ghost Story by Chautauqua County author and storyteller, Paul Leone; Lyceum

8:15 pm - Pre-registered Participants Only
Victorian Séance (optional: Victorian era dress); Lily Dale Auditorium–SOLD OUT

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm - $25 (pay at door)
Ghostwalk with Ron Nagy, Natalie Larson and others; meet at the Lily Dale Fire Hall

Sunday, July 13

Discount Merchant Coupons available at the Gate entrance, Lily Dale Assembly Office and Maplewood & Leolyn Hotels

10:00 am - Free
Walking Tour of Lily Dale with Historian Ron Nagy; meet at the Lily Dale Museum

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vendors open behind the Picnic Pavilion/Labyrinth/Lyceum, Maplewood Hotel and at the Maplewood Lincoln Park

Antique cars; various areas

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Photographer by Fordo Productions; Azur Room in the Maplewood Hotel

Noon - 3:00 pm - Free
League of Women Voters display and voter registration; Gazebo by Maplewood Hotel

Noon - 4:00 pm - Free
Mediums’ League Open House and Refreshments; Mediums’ League Building

Noon - 4:00 pm - Free, Donation Appreciated
Humane Society fund-raising and animal adoptions; Lyceum

Noon - 5:00 pm - Free
Meet the Women’s Suffrage Movement’s Elizabeth Cady Stanton (aka Lily Dale’s Cara Seekings); Gazebo by Maplewood Hotel

Noon - 5:00 pm - Free
Native American Teachings: Medicine Wheel and the Four Directions by Craig Duke Thomson; Maplewood Lincoln Park

Indian Teepee courtesy of Neal Rzepkowski; Maplewood Lincoln Park

Oneida Indian Beadwork; Maplewood Lincoln Park

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Strawberry Social - Adults $4 & Children $2; Drawings for Handmade Lace Tablecloth and Quilt Art

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm - $25 (pay at door)
Ghostwalk with Ron Nagy, Natalie Larson and others; meet at the Lily Dale Fire Hall