VSA Falls Church Chapter

FALLS CHURCH CHAPTER The web page of the Falls Church Chapter of the VSA. Click here for the latest newsletter. Click here for the previous newsletter. The Falls Church Chapter is located in the northern Virginia/suburban Washington, D.C. region. They have a very active schedule throughout the year. As part of its yearly programs, the Society holds a variety of events, re-enactments, and demonstrations designed to educate the public and our members about Victorian culture, manners, dress, architecture, entertainments, and history. They do not focus on just one aspect or decade of the Victorian era but instead take a wide view by offering various events that cover the 1840s through to 1910. Their offerings include literary evenings featuring the writings of Victorian authors, a book discussion group, picnics with croquet and lawn bowling, civilian Civil War re-enactments, teas and socials, living history programs, fashion shows, workshops for making 19^th century hats, clothing, and accessories, theatre outings to see Victorian era plays and musicals, historic home tours, trips to Victorian locations (such as Cape May, NJ), 19^th century dance classes, and an annual ball, featuring period dancing and guests in 19^th century attire. ~~ The Victorian Society at Falls Church A chapter of the Victorian Society in America P.O. Box 7436, Falls Church, VA 22040 vicsocfc@hotmail.com Officers Mack Gross, President Midge Wang, Vice President Terry Hooper, Treasurer Darby Colwell, Secretary Board Members Linda Lau, Karla Pringle, Eve Shelton, Anne Willis Membership – Gus Knapp Newsletter Publisher – Linda Lau	Chapters Home Alumni Association Columbia River Plateau Delaware Valley Eloise Hunter Falls Church Greater Chicago Heartland Hoosier Metro New York Michigan N. New Jersey New England Northstar Northwest Ohio River Valley Philadelphia St. Louis Washington DC Metro WV/Mid-Ohio Valley Forming a Chapter
You're Invited to The President’s Picnic Saturday, August 21, 2010 Your humble Chapter President, Mack Gross, requests your presence at Frady Park (located in Falls Church, VA) at noon, Saturday, August 21, for a splendid afternoon of socializing, croquet, horseshoes, and a wonderful dessert raffle. For those of you who haven’t participated in a dessert raffle, if you are so inclined bring a dessert (something wonderfully delicious, of course) and we’ll sell raffle tickets (all proceeds go to a Victorian-related charity chosen by the president). You can then use your raffle tickets to try to win whatever dessert takes your fancy. Even if you don’t bring a dessert you can still buy the raffle tickets and try to win one. We’ve done this in the past and had great fun with it plus it helps a good cause. As for the picnic, you provide your own picnic basket with whatever delicacies you want plus your folding chair(s) and then come on over to the park by the gazebo. Victorian dress is encouraged but not required. Ladies, it will be sunny so please remember to bring a parasol. Make sure you contact Mack Gross at (301) 949-3680 or mackgross@verizon.net , to reserve your spot and to let him know if you’re bringing a dessert.
Chapter Publication: Victorian Falls Church On sale We are very pleased to report that the Falls Church chapter has published their book Victorian Falls Church. The price is $20 and the proceeds from the book will be used to promote Victorian Society initiatives in Falls Church, VA. There is an order form in this newsletter Victoria's Messenger, or call Linda Lau 703-241-2751 or Midge Wang at 703-534-8394 to reserve your copy. Arcadia Publishing arranged a book signing on August 10, 2009 from 7–9 p.m. at the Barnes and Noble in Tyson’s Corner, Falls Church.
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The Victorian Society at Falls Church

A chapter of the Victorian Society in America

P.O. Box 7436, Falls Church, VA 22040