A Common Sense Tea
at the Thomas Paine Cottage
Presented by Bridget Bray of Puddings and Biscakes
Step back in time for a charming afternoon of history, tea and Revolutionary spirit at the Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle.
Learn about the life and legacy of Thomas Paine, an influential voice of independence, who once called this land home - as you sip teas featuring ingredients reflective of the era. Enjoy a curated selection of sweets inspired by the period such as seed cake, cider cake and molasses-gingerbread cookies accompanied by a short history on Revolutionary era sweets - and of course tea.
Two sessions available
Sunday, July 20 · 12:00 – 1:30 pm EDT. Doors at 11:45am
Sunday, July 20 · 3:30 - 5pm EDT. Doors at 3:15pm
About this event
• Tea lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
• We welcome Ages 12+
• Free venue parking
Limiting seating available, early registration is recommended. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association.
Ticketing Information
https://a-commonsense-tea-12PM.eventbrite.com 12:00pm Session
https://a-commonsense-tea-330PM.eventbrite.com 3:30pm Session
Following the tea service, the experience will conclude with a brief tour and history overview of the early 19th century schoolhouse based on the property.
About Puddings and Biscakes
Puddings and Biscakes is a collection of thoughtfully designed and crafted lifestyle goods and experiences that include loose leaf fine teas and giftware. Founded by Bridget Bray, she is a board member of the Culinary Historians of New York and is based in Hastings on Hudson, NY. Puddings and Biscakes is owned and operated by BBNY Group LLC.
This is co-presented by the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association, owners of the Thomas Paine Cottage and Bridget Bray of Puddings and Biscakes.
The cottage provides a snapshot of early American life and a permanent tribute to the revolutionary thinker, Thomas Paine, behind Common Sense. Today the cottage is owned and operated by the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association.
at the Thomas Paine Cottage
Presented by Bridget Bray of Puddings and Biscakes
Step back in time for a charming afternoon of history, tea and Revolutionary spirit at the Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle.
Learn about the life and legacy of Thomas Paine, an influential voice of independence, who once called this land home - as you sip teas featuring ingredients reflective of the era. Enjoy a curated selection of sweets inspired by the period such as seed cake, cider cake and molasses-gingerbread cookies accompanied by a short history on Revolutionary era sweets - and of course tea.
Two sessions available
Sunday, July 20 · 12:00 – 1:30 pm EDT. Doors at 11:45am
Sunday, July 20 · 3:30 - 5pm EDT. Doors at 3:15pm
About this event
• Tea lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
• We welcome Ages 12+
• Free venue parking
Limiting seating available, early registration is recommended. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association.
Ticketing Information
https://a-commonsense-tea-12PM.eventbrite.com 12:00pm Session
https://a-commonsense-tea-330PM.eventbrite.com 3:30pm Session
Following the tea service, the experience will conclude with a brief tour and history overview of the early 19th century schoolhouse based on the property.
About Puddings and Biscakes
Puddings and Biscakes is a collection of thoughtfully designed and crafted lifestyle goods and experiences that include loose leaf fine teas and giftware. Founded by Bridget Bray, she is a board member of the Culinary Historians of New York and is based in Hastings on Hudson, NY. Puddings and Biscakes is owned and operated by BBNY Group LLC.
This is co-presented by the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association, owners of the Thomas Paine Cottage and Bridget Bray of Puddings and Biscakes.
The cottage provides a snapshot of early American life and a permanent tribute to the revolutionary thinker, Thomas Paine, behind Common Sense. Today the cottage is owned and operated by the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association.
