Upcoming Special Events
Annual Meeting of the Dover Historical Society
Sunday
April 19, 2015
Carriage House of the J. E. Reeves Home
Join us for a luncheon and Annual Meeting for the members of the Dover Historical Society. RSVP is required. The second class of the Hall of Distinction will be revealed during the meeting as well as volunteer recognition.
April 19, 2015
Carriage House of the J. E. Reeves Home
Join us for a luncheon and Annual Meeting for the members of the Dover Historical Society. RSVP is required. The second class of the Hall of Distinction will be revealed during the meeting as well as volunteer recognition.
Spring Lecture - Tesla, Westinghouse, Edison and the Electricity War
May 9, 2015
Starts at 10 am
Held in the Reeves Ballroom
Free
Please call with RSVP
Electricity is a luxury we all take for granted. Our spring lecture will give you the history of electricity and how it came to be in every American household. The story of electricity is riddled with scandal and some of the most brilliant minds the world has ever seen. Edison, Westinghouse and Tesla will all be on hand to give their side of the story in the war between alternating current and direct current.
Starts at 10 am
Held in the Reeves Ballroom
Free
Please call with RSVP
Electricity is a luxury we all take for granted. Our spring lecture will give you the history of electricity and how it came to be in every American household. The story of electricity is riddled with scandal and some of the most brilliant minds the world has ever seen. Edison, Westinghouse and Tesla will all be on hand to give their side of the story in the war between alternating current and direct current.
History Camp - Time Travel
Monday through Friday
June 22 through 26, 2015
1:00 pm to 4:00p.m. each day
Children entering grades 1 to 6
Reservations are required
$60 for the whole week or $15 per day
Travel back in time and experience the past with the J.E. Reeves Home. Themes will include: 100 years ago featuring Thomas Edison and Mrs. Evans, head housekeeper, the Civil War with re-enactors, Presidents, Canal History and Moving West, the Gardens, Knights and Ancestors. Kids will be immersed in history through hands on activities, crafts, take- aways and dress up play. Snacks will be provided.
June 22 through 26, 2015
1:00 pm to 4:00p.m. each day
Children entering grades 1 to 6
Reservations are required
$60 for the whole week or $15 per day
Travel back in time and experience the past with the J.E. Reeves Home. Themes will include: 100 years ago featuring Thomas Edison and Mrs. Evans, head housekeeper, the Civil War with re-enactors, Presidents, Canal History and Moving West, the Gardens, Knights and Ancestors. Kids will be immersed in history through hands on activities, crafts, take- aways and dress up play. Snacks will be provided.
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social- Carnival
July 18, 2015
1pm to 4 pm
Grounds of the J. E. Reeves Home
Admission to the grounds is free. Tickets are available for food and games. Old fashioned games and treats will be available. Prizes can be earned. More details and surprises to follow.
Tickets for games cost 25 cents or 5 for $1.
Discounted tours of the house are available for $6 and children are FREE.
1pm to 4 pm
Grounds of the J. E. Reeves Home
Admission to the grounds is free. Tickets are available for food and games. Old fashioned games and treats will be available. Prizes can be earned. More details and surprises to follow.
Tickets for games cost 25 cents or 5 for $1.
Discounted tours of the house are available for $6 and children are FREE.
Wine Tasting
August 1, 2015
Reservations are required
21 and over
An elegant Edwardian evening featuring a progressive wine tasting through the J.E. Reeves Victorian Home and Gardens.
Reservations are required
21 and over
An elegant Edwardian evening featuring a progressive wine tasting through the J.E. Reeves Victorian Home and Gardens.
Little Girls Tea
August 12 at 1:30 pm and August 15 at 10:30am
Carriage House of the J. E. Reeves Home
Reservations required
Brrr...you may need to dress warmly as you help the Ice Princess. Tea and finger foods will be served as you watch the story of our special princess unfold.
Carriage House of the J. E. Reeves Home
Reservations required
Brrr...you may need to dress warmly as you help the Ice Princess. Tea and finger foods will be served as you watch the story of our special princess unfold.
Vintage Style Show
Tuesday and Wednesday
September 15th and 16th, 2015
1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. each day
Carriage House of the J. E. Reeves Home
Reservations Required
Well behaved women seldom make history...
Tea, cocktails, food and fashion, what more could a girl ask for?
Join us as we celebrate the history of women's fashion featuring pieces from the collection of the Dover Historical Society. Models will visit each table so you can see the fashions up close and personal.
A special cocktail hour will be held before each tea. Tickets for drinks can be purchased with tickets to the tea.
Tickets are $30 or $25 for members of the Dover Historical Society. Tables can be reserved for $200.
September 15th and 16th, 2015
1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. each day
Carriage House of the J. E. Reeves Home
Reservations Required
Well behaved women seldom make history...
Tea, cocktails, food and fashion, what more could a girl ask for?
Join us as we celebrate the history of women's fashion featuring pieces from the collection of the Dover Historical Society. Models will visit each table so you can see the fashions up close and personal.
A special cocktail hour will be held before each tea. Tickets for drinks can be purchased with tickets to the tea.
Tickets are $30 or $25 for members of the Dover Historical Society. Tables can be reserved for $200.
Oktoberfest
October 3, 2015
6pm -9pm
Carriage House of the J. E. Reeves Home
21 and over only; reservations required
Several fall seasonal beers will be available to taste and then purchase by the glass or case. German food will be served and Al Zimmerman will play the accordion for entertainment. Tickets for this event are $25 or $20 for members of the Dover Historical Society. Tables of 8 can be reserved for $180.
6pm -9pm
Carriage House of the J. E. Reeves Home
21 and over only; reservations required
Several fall seasonal beers will be available to taste and then purchase by the glass or case. German food will be served and Al Zimmerman will play the accordion for entertainment. Tickets for this event are $25 or $20 for members of the Dover Historical Society. Tables of 8 can be reserved for $180.
Halloween Tours
October 24
5pm-9pm
For one night only, the Reeves Museum becomes a haunted mansion. Prepare to be frightened as Edgar Allen Poe puts his twist on the Reeves Home.
Admission is $5 for adults and only $2 for children. Halloween costumes get you a $1 off.
5pm-9pm
For one night only, the Reeves Museum becomes a haunted mansion. Prepare to be frightened as Edgar Allen Poe puts his twist on the Reeves Home.
Admission is $5 for adults and only $2 for children. Halloween costumes get you a $1 off.
Murder Mystery Dinner
November 7th, 2015 at 6 p.m.
Reservations Required
A night of mystery and intrigue! The cost is $40 or $35 for members of the Dover Historical Society . Tables of 8 can be reserved for $275.
Reservations Required
A night of mystery and intrigue! The cost is $40 or $35 for members of the Dover Historical Society . Tables of 8 can be reserved for $275.
