Letter to the Editor: DAR to Present Famous Ladies Tea II

August 26, 2018

Good Afternoon,

We thought some of your readers might be interested in our Famous Ladies Tea II. The first one was a rousing success.

The Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host Famous Ladies Tea II on Sunday, October 14, at 2 p.m. at the Governor Croswell Tea Room, 125 East Maumee Street, Adrian. Enjoy high tea and hear the personal stories of four American women of history. Seating is limited. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 313-300-1672. The cost is $25 per person. The format will be a little different this time and guests will be able to hear the famous ladies better.

Allison MacArthur Ruesink (Onsted) will portray Betsy Ross–credited with having made the first flag of the United States, Valerie Marvin (Michigan Capitol Historian) will portray Eva McCall Hamilton–the first woman elected to the Michigan Legislature and who served as State Senator from 1921-1922, Deborah Dushane (Temperance) will portray Katherine Wright Haskell–sister of Wilbur and Orville Wright, and a mystery famous lady is flying in to portray Lucy Croswell–the daughter of Charles and Lucy Croswell. Charles was the 17th Governor of the State of Michigan, serving from 1877 to 1881. Our current capitol building was built during his tenure as governor. Lucy lived in Croswell House when she was a child.

Unfortunately, none of our members from Manchester will be portraying a famous lady. As Chapter Regent, I will participate in the program.

Betty Cummings
Manchester

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.