You may choose from several educational activities for your tea party. Aprons will be provided.

Paper Jewelry [ ]
Victorians are famous for their jewelry. Children can decorate cameos, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and even learn the symbolism behind each piece. These pieces will be ready to wear during the party.
Suggested age 6-10

Paper Dolls [ ]
Paper dolls have been a favorite of children for almost two centuries. Prior to the 1880’s paper dolls were colored by hand. Also, paper dolls did not have folding tabs, instead beeswax was used to adhere the clothes to the doll. Partygoers will create an authentic Victorian paper doll.
Suggested age 6-10

Glass Paperweights [ ]
Collecting things like insects, flowers, birds, sea shells, and butterflies was a popular pastime for Victorian women a--nd young girls. They were displayed under glass domes called shades. Children can make their own miniature glass paperweight ready for display.
Suggested age 6-12

Miniature Trinket Boxes [ ]
Trinket boxes, tiny boxes covered with colorful scraps of paper and fabric, decorated many Victorian parlors. They were used for little baubles, charms, and miniature knickknacks. Using reproductions of Victorian papers, scraps, and buttons, partygoers can decorate a trinket box for their own small treasures.
Suggested age 6-12

Mental Photography Book [ ]
These small books were popular among teenage girls in the Victorian era. They asked their friends to answer a list of questions on each page. These books were similar to autograph and scrapbooks. Partygoers will have the opportunity to create their own book capturing memories of their experience at the Belmont Mansion.
Suggested age 10-12