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A “Lilac Girls” Polish Christmas @ Bellamy-Ferriday House

December 10, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Martha Hall Kelly’s novel Lilac Girls at the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden.Join the Bellamy-Ferriday House on Sunday, December 10th for a special day celebrating the holidays and the work of social philanthropist Caroline Ferriday, the inspiration for New York Times bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly’s novel Lilac Girls at the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden.

Experience the Hay, Caroline’s beloved Connecticut home, staged in the traditional Polish fashion as inspired by her house guests. Rooms will also sport beautiful arrangements by Floral Designer Melissa Beard, owner and head designer at Floral Design by Melissa in Newtown, CT. Learn about Advent and Polish Christmas traditions, including holiday delicacies and customs. Meet Martha Hall Kelly in Caroline’s kitchen and have her sign your copy of Lilac Girls. Tour sessions begin at 1 and 1:30 pm.Greenery will be available for sale to benefit the Bellamy Ferriday House & Garden.

Then, carol your way to Memorial Hall to enjoy a Polish beverage and desserts followed by an author presentation with a question and answer session. Martha will discuss Lilac Girls, including her research process, and where she took artistic license. Get insight into Martha’s next book about Caroline and her mother Eliza.

Tickets are $35/$25 for CTL Members; limited availability. Purchase tickets by Monday, December 4th by visiting ctlandmarks.org or calling 860.247.8996 x 23. All proceeds benefit the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden.

Lilac Girls is based on the true story of Caroline Ferriday and the Ravensbrück Concentration Camp survivors known as lapin (rabbits), whom Caroline championed. This acclaimed debut novel, also available on audiobook, reveals a story of love, redemption and terrible secrets that were hidden for decades. For more information on Martha Hall Kelly and her work, visit marthahallkelly.com.

The Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden is located at 9 Main Street North, Bethlehem, CT. It is open for tours May through October. For hours and more information, visit ctlandmarks.org; facebook.com/BellamyFerridayHouseGarden ; or call 203. 266.7596.

Details

Date:
December 10, 2017
Time:
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.ctlandmarks.org/bellamy-events

Venue

Bellamy Ferriday House
9 Main St N
Bethlehem, CT 06751