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SUMMARY:Zoom | Defending the Homefront: Britain's Home Guard
DESCRIPTION:As the threat of invasion by Adolf Hitler loomed over the British nation\, Prime Minister Anthony Eden’s 1940 radio broadcast appealed for volunteers to protect the domestic front. Often called “Dad’s Army\,” the British Home Guard was made up of volunteers who were too young or too old for conscription during WWII. However\, they were more than an assembly of well-meaning amateurs. Nearly 2M ordinary people—including George Orwell\, A. A. Milne\, and C. S. Lewis—stood ready to defend British towns and villages. Journalist and author Sinclair McKay will explore the incredible story of Britain’s Home Guard. He will describe the village greens that became drilling grounds for WWI veterans who balanced rifle practice\, night patrols\, and anti-aircraft duties. McKay will also highlight the important role played by women. While at first officially banned from the Home Guard\, undeterred\, a group formed the Women’s Home Defence Force in 1941. Also\, McKay will talk about the 1st American Squadron\, composed of US citizens living in the UK in 1940. This group stepped up to defend Britain while the US was still neutral. Drawing on archival research\, McKay will offer a new perspective on the domestic spirit of resilience\, ingenuity\, and courage that helped sustain the nation during its darkest hours. \nSinclair McKay writes for the Daily Telegraph\, the Mail on Sunday and The Spectator. He is a literary critic for the Telegraph and the Spectator. He has published extensively on Bletchley Park in his books\, The Secret Life of Bletchley Park\, The Secret Listeners\, and Bletchley Park Brainteasers. His other books include Dresden: The Fire and the Darkness (2020); Meeting Churchill: A Life in 90 Encounters (2023); St. Petersburg: Sacrifice and Redemption in the City That Defied Hitler (2025) and Dad’s Army: The Glorious True Story of the Home Guard (2026). \nZoom details will be shared in the email confirmation after ordering. \nTickets: $15 Members; $25 Non-members \n \n\nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-defending-the-homefront-britains-home-guard/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia | Behind Closed Doors: The Tragic and Untold Story of the Duchess of Windsor
DESCRIPTION:While there have been many talks about The Duke and Duchess of Windsor\, acclaimed Royal biographer Hugo Vickers’s lecture provides a fresh perspective on the doomed royal couple’s years in exile. While Mr. Vickers has his own theories about the Abdication itself; this lecture will highlight the untold drama of the final years of The Duchess’s life. He will discuss how Wallis’ life plummeted after Duke’s death and illustrate how her later years ended with the criminal exploitation of an old\, sick woman. Mr. Vickers will introduce Suzanne Blum\, the ruthless French lawyer\, and explain how once she was widowed\, The Duchess’s precarious financial and social position added to her horrible plight. Using previously unpublished papers and other private letters\, he will show how The Duchess of Windsor’s once-glamorous life quickly spiraled into one of desperation and fear. Vickers will paint a resonant portrait of a complex and tragic icon and reveal the truth behind her final years—research that became the basis for the 2026 film starring Isabella Rossellini and Joan Collins. \nHugo Vickers is a well known biographer\, lecturer and broadcaster. He has covered royal events such as weddings and funerals—including the State Funeral and Committal of The Queen Elizabeth II—and celebrations such as the Coronation of King Charles III. The Financial Times recently described him as: ‘the most knowledgeable royal biographer on the planet.’ He has written many biographies of 20th-century figures\, including Cecil Beaton\, Vivien Leigh\, Princess Andrew of Greece\, and the Queen Mother. His first biography\, about Gladys Deacon\, Duchess of Marlborough (1881-1977) was based on two years of his interviews with her before her death. In 2022\, he published a book with HRH The Duke of Kent\, entitled A Royal Life. In 2024\, Mr. Vickers published a novel – Pining in Paradise – and his biography of Clarissa\, Countess of Avon (widow of PM Anthony Eden). When not writing\, he travels through the Commonwealth and Overseas Territories\, establishing Commonwealth Walkways. Mr. Vickers is a Deputy Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire and Captain of the Lay Stewards of St George’s Chapel\, Windsor Castle. He has given too many lectures in too many places to keep track. \nIN-PERSON: Lecture at 6:30 p.m. PT\, preceded by a cash bar reception at 6:00 p.m. PT. Business attire required.  \nLocation: The Union League of Philadelphia\, 140 S Broad St.\, Philadelphia PA 19120 \nTickets: $35 members; $45 non-members \n \n\nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/philadelphia-behind-closed-doors-the-tragic-and-untold-story-of-the-duchess-of-windsor/
LOCATION:The Union League of Philadelphia\, 140 S Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Defending the Homefront: Britain's Home Guard
DESCRIPTION:As the threat of invasion by Adolf Hitler loomed over the British nation\, Prime Minister Anthony Eden’s 1940 radio broadcast appealed for volunteers to protect the domestic front. Often called “Dad’s Army\,” the British Home Guard was made up of volunteers who were too young or too old for conscription during WWII. However\, they were more than an assembly of well-meaning amateurs. Nearly 2M ordinary people—including George Orwell\, A. A. Milne\, and C. S. Lewis—stood ready to defend British towns and villages. Journalist and author Sinclair McKay will explore the incredible story of Britain’s Home Guard. He will describe the village greens that became drilling grounds for WWI veterans who balanced rifle practice\, night patrols\, and anti-aircraft duties. McKay will also highlight the important role played by women. While at first officially banned from the Home Guard\, undeterred\, a group formed the Women’s Home Defence Force in 1941. Also\, McKay will talk about the 1st American Squadron\, composed of US citizens living in the UK in 1940. This group stepped up to defend Britain while the US was still neutral. Drawing on archival research\, McKay will offer a new perspective on the domestic spirit of resilience\, ingenuity\, and courage that helped sustain the nation during its darkest hours. \nSinclair McKay writes for the Daily Telegraph\, the Mail on Sunday and The Spectator. He is a literary critic for the Telegraph and the Spectator. He has published extensively on Bletchley Park in his books\, The Secret Life of Bletchley Park\, The Secret Listeners\, and Bletchley Park Brainteasers. His other books include Dresden: The Fire and the Darkness (2020); Meeting Churchill: A Life in 90 Encounters (2023); St. Petersburg: Sacrifice and Redemption in the City That Defied Hitler (2025) and Dad’s Army: The Glorious True Story of the Home Guard (2026). \nThe recording will be sent on November 18 by 12:00 p.m. ET and available through December 31\, 2026. \nTickets: $15 Members; $25 Non-members \n \n\nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/rental-defending-the-homefront/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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SUMMARY:La Jolla | Behind Closed Doors: The Tragic and Untold Story of the Duchess of Windsor
DESCRIPTION:While there have been many talks about The Duke and Duchess of Windsor\, acclaimed Royal biographer Hugo Vickers’s lecture provides a fresh perspective on the doomed royal couple’s years in exile. While Mr. Vickers has his own theories about the Abdication itself; this lecture will highlight the untold drama of the final years of The Duchess’s life. He will discuss how Wallis’ life plummeted after Duke’s death and illustrate how her later years ended with the criminal exploitation of an old\, sick woman. Mr. Vickers will introduce Suzanne Blum\, the ruthless French lawyer\, and explain how once she was widowed\, The Duchess’s precarious financial and social position added to her horrible plight. Using previously unpublished papers and other private letters\, he will show how The Duchess of Windsor’s once-glamorous life quickly spiraled into one of desperation and fear. Vickers will paint a resonant portrait of a complex and tragic icon and reveal the truth behind her final years—research that became the basis for the 2026 film starring Isabella Rossellini and Joan Collins. \nHugo Vickers is a well known biographer\, lecturer and broadcaster. He has covered royal events such as weddings and funerals—including the State Funeral and Committal of The Queen Elizabeth II—and celebrations such as the Coronation of King Charles III. The Financial Times recently described him as: ‘the most knowledgeable royal biographer on the planet.’ He has written many biographies of 20th-century figures\, including Cecil Beaton\, Vivien Leigh\, Princess Andrew of Greece\, and the Queen Mother. His first biography\, about Gladys Deacon\, Duchess of Marlborough (1881-1977) was based on two years of his interviews with her before her death. In 2022\, he published a book with HRH The Duke of Kent\, entitled A Royal Life. In 2024\, Mr. Vickers published a novel – Pining in Paradise – and his biography of Clarissa\, Countess of Avon (widow of PM Anthony Eden). When not writing\, he travels through the Commonwealth and Overseas Territories\, establishing Commonwealth Walkways. Mr. Vickers is a Deputy Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire and Captain of the Lay Stewards of St George’s Chapel\, Windsor Castle. He has given too many lectures in too many places to keep track. \nIN-PERSON: Lecture at 6:30 p.m. PT\, preceded by a wine reception at 6:00 p.m. PT \nLocation: St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church\, 743 Prospect Street\, La Jolla CA 92037 \nParking is available on the premises. \nTickets: $40 members; $45 non-members \n \n\nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/la-jolla-behind-closed-doors-the-tragic-and-untold-story-of-the-duchess-of-windsor/
LOCATION:St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church\, 74 Prospect Street\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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SUMMARY:Pasadena | Behind Closed Doors: The Tragic and Untold Story of the Duchess of Windsor
DESCRIPTION:While there have been many talks about The Duke and Duchess of Windsor\, acclaimed Royal biographer Hugo Vickers’s lecture provides a fresh perspective on the doomed royal couple’s years in exile. While Mr. Vickers has his own theories about the Abdication itself; this lecture will highlight the untold drama of the final years of The Duchess’s life. He will discuss how Wallis’ life plummeted after Duke’s death and illustrate how her later years ended with the criminal exploitation of an old\, sick woman. Mr. Vickers will introduce Suzanne Blum\, the ruthless French lawyer\, and explain how once she was widowed\, The Duchess’s precarious financial and social position added to her horrible plight. Using previously unpublished papers and other private letters\, he will show how The Duchess of Windsor’s once-glamorous life quickly spiraled into one of desperation and fear. Vickers will paint a resonant portrait of a complex and tragic icon and reveal the truth behind her final years—research that became the basis for the 2026 film starring Isabella Rossellini and Joan Collins. \nHugo Vickers is a well known biographer\, lecturer and broadcaster. He has covered royal events such as weddings and funerals—including the State Funeral and Committal of The Queen Elizabeth II—and celebrations such as the Coronation of King Charles III. The Financial Times recently described him as: ‘the most knowledgeable royal biographer on the planet.’ He has written many biographies of 20th-century figures\, including Cecil Beaton\, Vivien Leigh\, Princess Andrew of Greece\, and the Queen Mother. His first biography\, about Gladys Deacon\, Duchess of Marlborough (1881-1977) was based on two years of his interviews with her before her death. In 2022\, he published a book with HRH The Duke of Kent\, entitled A Royal Life. In 2024\, Mr. Vickers published a novel – Pining in Paradise – and his biography of Clarissa\, Countess of Avon (widow of PM Anthony Eden). When not writing\, he travels through the Commonwealth and Overseas Territories\, establishing Commonwealth Walkways. Mr. Vickers is a Deputy Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire and Captain of the Lay Stewards of St George’s Chapel\, Windsor Castle. He has given too many lectures in too many places to keep track. \nIN-PERSON: Lecture at 6:00 p.m. PT\, followed by a wine reception. \nLocation: Pasadena Heritage\, 160 N Oakland Ave\, Pasadena\, CA 91101 \nParking is available on the premises. \nTickets: $35 members; $45 non-members \n \n\nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/la-behind-closed-doors-the-tragic-and-untold-story-of-the-duchess-of-windsor/
LOCATION:Pasadena Heritage\, 160 N Oakland Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Alice de Rothschild's World at Waddesdon Manor
DESCRIPTION:Alice de Rothschild\, a member of the influential European banking dynasty\, was an art collector\, gardener\, and one of the most remarkable women of her era. Unconstrained by the social expectations placed upon women\, she forged her own path and after inheriting Waddesdon Manor from her brother\, Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild\, in 1898\, shaped its future for the next 24 years. Dr. Mia Jackson will explore Alice’s lasting influence on Waddesdon Manor\, revealing how she preserved and enriched the estate through her collections\, gardens\, and traditions of entertaining. In doing so\, Alice established standards of stewardship and care that would later help shape National Trust conservation practices\, securing Waddesdon’s legacy for future generations. \nDr. Mia Jackson is Senior Curator of Decorative Arts at Waddesdon Manor\, where she has worked since 2017. She has curated exhibitions on Alice de Rothschild and her collections; the Rothschild Aviaries; and Flights of Fancy: The Birds of Louis Denis Armand (2024). She studied at the University of Oxford and the Courtauld Institute of Art before completing her PhD at Queen Mary\, University of London. Previously\, she worked at the British Museum\, The Wallace Collection\, and English Heritage. \nZoom details will be shared in the email confirmation after ordering. \nTickets: $15 Members; $25 Non-members \n \n\nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-alice-de-rothschilds-world-at-waddesdon-manor/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Alice de Rothschild's World at Waddesdon Manor
DESCRIPTION:Alice de Rothschild\, a member of the influential European banking dynasty\, was an art collector\, gardener\, and one of the most remarkable women of her era. Unconstrained by the social expectations placed upon women\, she forged her own path and after inheriting Waddesdon Manor from her brother\, Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild\, in 1898\, shaped its future for the next 24 years. Dr. Mia Jackson will explore Alice’s lasting influence on Waddesdon Manor\, revealing how she preserved and enriched the estate through her collections\, gardens\, and traditions of entertaining. In doing so\, Alice established standards of stewardship and care that would later help shape National Trust conservation practices\, securing Waddesdon’s legacy for future generations. \nDr. Mia Jackson is Senior Curator of Decorative Arts at Waddesdon Manor\, where she has worked since 2017. She has curated exhibitions on Alice de Rothschild and her collections; the Rothschild Aviaries; and Flights of Fancy: The Birds of Louis Denis Armand (2024). She studied at the University of Oxford and the Courtauld Institute of Art before completing her PhD at Queen Mary\, University of London. Previously\, she worked at the British Museum\, The Wallace Collection\, and English Heritage. \nThe recording will be sent on November 24 by 12:00 p.m. ET and available through December 31\, 2026. \nTickets: $15 Members; $25 Non-members \n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/rental-alice-de-rothschilds-world-at-waddesdon-manor/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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SUMMARY:NYC | Behind Closed Doors: The Tragic and Untold Story of the Duchess of Windsor
DESCRIPTION:While there have been many talks about The Duke and Duchess of Windsor\, acclaimed Royal biographer Hugo Vickers’s lecture provides a fresh perspective on the doomed royal couple’s years in exile. While Mr. Vickers has his own theories about the Abdication itself; this lecture will highlight the untold drama of the final years of The Duchess’s life. He will discuss how Wallis’ life plummeted after Duke’s death and illustrate how her later years ended with the criminal exploitation of an old\, sick woman. Mr. Vickers will introduce Suzanne Blum\, the ruthless French lawyer\, and explain how once she was widowed\, The Duchess’s precarious financial and social position added to her horrible plight. Using previously unpublished papers and other private letters\, he will show how The Duchess of Windsor’s once-glamorous life quickly spiraled into one of desperation and fear. Vickers will paint a resonant portrait of a complex and tragic icon and reveal the truth behind her final years—research that became the basis for the 2026 film starring Isabella Rossellini and Joan Collins. \nHugo Vickers is a well known biographer\, lecturer and broadcaster. He has covered royal events such as weddings and funerals—including the State Funeral and Committal of The Queen Elizabeth II—and celebrations such as the Coronation of King Charles III. The Financial Times recently described him as: ‘the most knowledgeable royal biographer on the planet.’ He has written many biographies of 20th-century figures\, including Cecil Beaton\, Vivien Leigh\, Princess Andrew of Greece\, and the Queen Mother. His first biography\, about Gladys Deacon\, Duchess of Marlborough (1881-1977) was based on two years of his interviews with her before her death. In 2022\, he published a book with HRH The Duke of Kent\, entitled A Royal Life. In 2024\, Mr. Vickers published a novel – Pining in Paradise – and his biography of Clarissa\, Countess of Avon (widow of PM Anthony Eden). When not writing\, he travels through the Commonwealth and Overseas Territories\, establishing Commonwealth Walkways. Mr. Vickers is a Deputy Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire and Captain of the Lay Stewards of St George’s Chapel\, Windsor Castle. He has given too many lectures in too many places to keep track. \nIN-PERSON: Lecture at 6:15 p.m. ET followed by a reception and book signing \nLocation: New York School of Interior Design\, Arthur King Satz Auditorium\, 170 E 70th Street\, New York \nTickets: $35 members; $45 non-members \n \n \n  \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200 \n \n  \nAbout New York School of Interior Design\nNew York School of Interior Design is a college focused exclusively on interior design. The college offers certificate\, undergraduate\, and graduate programs for students at all stages of their careers—whether they’re just becoming familiar with the discipline\, considering a career change\, or looking to deepen knowledge in a particular area. To learn more\, visit NYSID.edu.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-behind-closed-doors-the-tragic-and-untold-story-of-the-duchess-of-windsor/
LOCATION:New York School of Interior Design\, Arthur King Satz Auditorium\, 170 E 70th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Behind Closed Doors: The Tragic and Untold Story of the Duchess of Windsor
DESCRIPTION:While there have been many talks about The Duke and Duchess of Windsor\, acclaimed Royal biographer Hugo Vickers’s lecture provides a fresh perspective on the doomed royal couple’s years in exile. While Mr. Vickers has his own theories about the Abdication itself; this lecture will highlight the untold drama of the final years of The Duchess’s life. He will discuss how Wallis’ life plummeted after Duke’s death and illustrate how her later years ended with the criminal exploitation of an old\, sick woman. Mr. Vickers will introduce Suzanne Blum\, the ruthless French lawyer\, and explain how once she was widowed\, The Duchess’s precarious financial and social position added to her horrible plight. Using previously unpublished papers and other private letters\, he will show how The Duchess of Windsor’s once-glamorous life quickly spiraled into one of desperation and fear. Vickers will paint a resonant portrait of a complex and tragic icon and reveal the truth behind her final years—research that became the basis for the 2026 film starring Isabella Rossellini and Joan Collins. \nHugo Vickers is a well known biographer\, lecturer and broadcaster. He has covered royal events such as weddings and funerals—including the State Funeral and Committal of The Queen Elizabeth II—and celebrations such as the Coronation of King Charles III. The Financial Times recently described him as: ‘the most knowledgeable royal biographer on the planet.’ He has written many biographies of 20th-century figures\, including Cecil Beaton\, Vivien Leigh\, Princess Andrew of Greece\, and the Queen Mother. His first biography\, about Gladys Deacon\, Duchess of Marlborough (1881-1977) was based on two years of his interviews with her before her death. In 2022\, he published a book with HRH The Duke of Kent\, entitled A Royal Life. In 2024\, Mr. Vickers published a novel – Pining in Paradise – and his biography of Clarissa\, Countess of Avon (widow of PM Anthony Eden). When not writing\, he travels through the Commonwealth and Overseas Territories\, establishing Commonwealth Walkways. Mr. Vickers is a Deputy Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire and Captain of the Lay Stewards of St George’s Chapel\, Windsor Castle. He has given too many lectures in too many places to keep track. \nThe recording with be sent on December 3 by 12:00 p.m. ET and available through December 31\, 2026.  \nTickets: $20 Members; $30 Non-members \n \nor call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/rental-behind-closed-doors-the-tragic-and-untold-story-of-the-duchess-of-windsor/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Sugar Plums and Seasonal Tales from the Gilded Age
DESCRIPTION:During the Gilded Age\, holidays were transformed into opulent celebrations featuring lavish decorations and delicious confections. Food writer and historian Becky Libourel Diamond will explore Gilded Age holiday traditions\, from plum pudding\, gingerbread\, and mince pie\, to grand balls\, debutante parties\, and festive teas. She will examine the fascinating history behind these confections\, their ingredients\, and baking methods\, while uncovering the origins of many customs that became mainstream including\, Santa Claus\, Christmas trees\, and Christmas cards. She will also discuss Hanukkah celebrations among America’s growing Jewish community and New Year’s traditions such as “New Year’s Calling.” \nBecky Libourel Diamond is a food writer\, librarian\, and research historian. She holds a BA in journalism from Rider University and an MLS from Rutgers University. Her second cookbook\, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook\, blends Gilded Age details and celebrity stories with historic holiday menus and recipes\, updated for modern kitchens. She is also the author of The Thousand Dollar Dinner\, and Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America’s First Cooking School. \nZoom details will be shared in the email confirmation after ordering. \nTickets: $15 Members; $25 Non-members \n \n\nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-sugar-plums-and-seasonal-tales-from-the-gilded-age/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Sugar Plums and Seasonal Tales from the Gilded Age
DESCRIPTION:During the Gilded Age\, holidays were transformed into opulent celebrations featuring lavish decorations and delicious confections. Food writer and historian Becky Libourel Diamond will explore Gilded Age holiday traditions\, from plum pudding\, gingerbread\, and mince pie\, to grand balls\, debutante parties\, and festive teas. She will examine the fascinating history behind these confections\, their ingredients\, and baking methods\, while uncovering the origins of many customs that became mainstream including\, Santa Claus\, Christmas trees\, and Christmas cards. She will also discuss Hanukkah celebrations among America’s growing Jewish community and New Year’s traditions such as “New Year’s Calling.” \n \nBecky Libourel Diamond is a food writer\, librarian\, and research historian. She holds a BA in journalism from Rider University and an MLS from Rutgers University. Her second cookbook\, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook\, blends Gilded Age details and celebrity stories with historic holiday menus and recipes\, updated for modern kitchens. She is also the author of The Thousand Dollar Dinner\, and Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America’s First Cooking School. \nThe recording will be sent on December 4 by 12:00 p.m. ET and available through December 31\, 2026. \nTickets: $15 Members; $25 Non-members \n \n\nOr call 212-480-2889
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/rental-sugar-plums-and-seasonal-tales-from-the-gilded-age/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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