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Special Event
Event
1770 Twelfth Afternoon Ball
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.691940, -90.172090
Downtown St. Louis, Old Courthouse
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, January 4, 2020
Time:
12:00 PM
Duration:
4 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Performance
Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Description
Celebrate the end of the holiday season as St. Louisians did in 1770. The Twelfth Afternoon Ball recognizes the completion of the Twelve Days of Christmas and the beginning of the new social season that culminates with Mardi Gras. This year’s ball highlights music, food and dancing from 1770. Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole will perform 18th century music, Deborah Hyland will lead dances from the time period, and food historian Suzanne Corbett will demonstrate historical food recipes common to St. Louis dinner tables during the 1770 holiday season. King’s Cake will be served, and the king and queen of Mardi Gras will be crowned. Historical clothing is not required to participate.
Reservation or Registration: No
Contact Information
Erin Hilligoss-Volkmann314-655-1615
Tags:
old courthouse