“Teas in Time” A Free Program on Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th 2024 from 2-4 PM, travel back to 1908 for a cup of tea and a chat with the fictional Mrs. Gordon as she shares what life was like for women at the turn of the century in New England.

The Fitchburg Historical Society invites you to Teas in Time, Rita Parisi as Mrs. Gordon. In this theatrical presentation, guests can learn from and ask questions of Mrs. Gordon, a fictional woman from 1908 who will talk about what everyday life is like in the Edwardian Era. She will share stories and perspectives from the time that are entertaining to both longtime history fans and newcomers. This will be a relaxed afternoon on Mothers Day with Mom or any other important woman in your life. Tea and refreshments will be provided, there is no cost for admission. 

 The Fitchburg Historical Society is located at 781 Main Street, the Phoenix Building, Fitchburg, MA. Limited street parking and a parking lot accessible behind the building on Central St. are available. The building is handicapped accessible from the entrance in the rear parking lot. 

Rita Parisi of Waterfall Productions will socialize with guests for a 1908 Tea at The Fitchburg Historical Society on Sunday, May 12th, 2024, from 2-4 PM.  At the turn of the last century, afternoon tea provided ladies a chance to socialize and discuss fashion, family and social concerns. In the character of Mrs. Gordon, a middleclass woman from 1908, Rita will entertain her audience with stories about life at the turn of the 20th century and a recent trip to Boston. 

Rita Parisi has been entertaining audiences for over 25 years in the New England area. In 2002, she founded Waterfall Productions to create shows that highlight her passion for theatre, history, literature and costuming. She's had the pleasure of performing these shows all over New England, New Jersey, New York and more recently in Florida. Rita Parisi is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA, the largest acting union in the country and some of her films have debuted at the Boston International Film Festival and Cannes film Festival. This program was supported by a grant from the Fitchburg Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the MA Cultural Council, a State agency.

Fully ADA accessible for wheelchairs, etc.

For more information, please contact the Fitchburg Historical Society at: 978-345-1157 or director@fitchburghistoricalsociety.com or visit www.fitchburghistoricalsociety.com.