The main exhibit offered at the Gordon-Roberts House in 2012 will be "Ladies in
White". During the later half of the Edwardian Era, fashions once
again transitioned from the "s" curve dresses to the pre-flapper, straight-line
clothing of the late 1910s. Women's fashions became lighter in construction and
materials, as epitomized by the "lingerie dress", a feather-light white cotton dress
inset with strips of open-work lace and net. Women's fashions became
progressively more comfortable, practical and aesthetically pleasing during this
era, such that the period from 1890 to 1914 is remembered as "la Belle Epoque"
(The Beautiful Epoch). The Gordon-Roberts House has a beautiful collection of
"lingerie dresses" which will be exhibited from April-August
Feb. 4 ~ 1 - 2:30
Children's Valentine Party ages 5-10
Children will make Victorian valentines and enjoy a Valentine-themed tea party.
Feb. 11 ~ 12 - 1:30
Valentine Luncheon for adults
Featuring foods symbolizing "love".
Apr. 14 ~ 1 - 2:30
Children's Madhatter Tea
Children make a hat, play games to get bigger and smaller during the tea party.
May 5 ~ 3 - 4:30
Kentucky Derby Garden Party
Includes hat-judging contest, music, and Derby foods.
May 12 ~ 12 - 1:30
Mommy & Me Tea Celebrate Mother's Day
Design a picture frame, have photo taken and enjoy a tea party.
Sept. 8 ~ 1 - 2:30
Grandparents Tea
Celebrating Grandparents Day and the bond between grandchildren and grandparents.
Nov. 23 ~ 2 - 4:00
Christmas Open House
Decorating theme -- "The Night Before Christmas".
Nov. 24 ~ 3 - 5:00
Victorian Christmas Tea
ALL THE ABOVE EVENTS REQUIRE ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE
March 10 ~ 2:00
General Meeting - Program on History of Girl Scouting
Celebrating 100th anniversary. Girl Scout cookies served. Free and open to the public.
June 30 ~ 2:00
Living History Program presented by Mary Ann Jung
portraying Rosalie Calvert and the War of 1812.
Sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council.
Free and open to the public. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Sept. 22 ~ 1-4:00
General Meeting - Union Grove One-Room School Fall Festival (located on Mason Road)
1-3PM - Canned and Bake Goods for Sale - proceeds
benefit schoolhouse and education programs.
3-4PM - Old fashion recitations and stories
Free and open to the public
Dec. 1,8,15 ~ 10-12
Night Before Christmas Family Fun
Different craft each week, reading of "The Night Before Christmas", and refreshments.
Free and open to the public. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Dec. 26 ~ 1,2,&3pm
Boxing Day Tours
Admission is canned goods for the
food pantry.
The museum also hosts the following on a monthly basis:
The fourth Friday tea social is held the fourth Friday of each month from
11:00-1:00. The speaker is first followed by a luncheon tea.
Advance ticket purchase is required.
March 23
Tea with Victoria - Judy Larkin
Certified Tea Specialist
April 27
Unsinkable Molly Brown - JoAnn Peterson
"100th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Titantic"
May 25
Women of Allegany County by Al Feldstein
"A Unique Group of Women "
June 22
First Wives - Amy Monaco
"From the First Ladies Series"
July 27
Mother's Aprons - Wilma Thompson
"Practical to fancy"
August 24
Women Who Kept the Lights -Nancy Cotton
"A different perspective on Victorian women"
September 28
Plum Pudding - Brenda Roby
"Get ready for the holidays"
October 26
Black Hat Fun
"History of the Jack-o-lantern"
Ticket Information
Tickets for all special events must be purchased in advance. Please contact us
through the information below.
The Gordon - Roberts House
218 Washington Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-8678
info@gordon-robertshouse.com
Jan. 7 ~ 1-3
Open House - 100th Anniversary of the House
Free and open to the public
Jan. 21 ~ 12-1:30
Chinese New Year's Tea
Advance ticket purchase required.
May-Oct. ~ 2-4Pm
Open the 2nd. & 4th Friday and Saturday of each month.
Tours at 2 and 3 PM. Groups of eight
to fifteen may schedule tours at other times.
Library Hours
The archives of the Allegany County Historical Society are located at the
Allegany College, 12401 Willowbrook Road, SE, Cumberland, MD
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