WISCASSET — In April 1860, 19-year-old Mollie Tucker wrote a letter to her sister about a special meal that she had recently prepared.
“We had a grand supper for the gentlemen the other night,” she said. She recounted the menu for the evening, boasting that “everyone is talking about Mrs. Tucker’s supper.” Who were these gentlemen and what was the occasion? Was her menu typical for the time? How was the meal prepared, and where and how was it served?
Historic New England guide Cathy Messmer shares her research into this gentlemen’s supper and what it revealed about life at Castle Tucker in a unique talk and tour on Aug. 22 from 10-11:30 a.m. Advance reservations are required. Space is limited.
Admission is $10 for members of Historic New England, $15 for nonmembers. To reserve a place, call 882-7169.
Castle Tucker was built in 1807 by the Hon. Judge Silas Lee. Castle Tucker is located at 2 Lee St. in Wiscasset. For more information, visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org.
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