FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Susan Moss, Public
Relations Manager
susan.moss@ahc.alabama.gov, 334-230-2678
June 7, 2022
“Art of the Dish” event at Belle Mont
Mansion June 23-25 will showcase
historic and vintage fine china and tableware
(Tuscumbia, AL) – “Art of the Dish,” the
popular antique and vintage china exhibit, will be held at Belle Mont Mansion
June 23-25, 2022. Individuals from across the communities of the Shoals have
been invited to display their private collections of china and tableware, some
dating back to the 1700s.
An
array of colorful porcelain and ironstone pieces, accented with glassware in various
tablescapes, will be set throughout Belle Mont. George Terrell will provide an
informative and entertaining program, discussing dining customs during the late
1800s and early 1900s. Terrell, a native of Tuscumbia, is a former history
professor and a well-known collector, speaker, and author.
"We are really excited that we are able to
welcome back George Terrell to provide an informative and entertaining talk
about the ways in which people in the late 1800's entertained and the etiquette
and customs associated with dining when the Victorians served multiple courses
and used an array of silverware to accompany the meal”, said Ninon Parker,
Site Director of Belle Mont Mansion. “George brings it to life in a descriptive
and humorous way. His experience as a history teacher has given him
insight into engaging his audience. We love having him come to Belle
Mont, not only to share his knowledge, but to grace our display tables with
period Austrian china and to create exquisite floral displays to accompany the
'Art of the Dish'."
Preferred
seating and a box lunch, catered by Sweet Basil Alabama, will be available June
24 and 25, at 11 am and 1 pm each day. Tickets for the program and lunch are
$25 and should be purchased in advance to reserve preferred seating time. Tickets
are available at Belle Mont Mansion and at Fiddledee D! Gift Shop (111 S. Main
St., Tuscumbia). Tickets may also be purchased by credit card by calling the
museum at 256-381-5052.
Guided
tours of the museum and exhibit will be offered at the standard admission rates
during regular business hours. All proceeds generated by “Art of the Dish” will
benefit the continued preservation and operation of the historic house museum.
About Belle Mont Mansion
Belle Mont is a historic
property owned by the Alabama Historical Commission and operated locally by the
Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation. To learn more about Belle Mont
or the Alabama Historical Commission, please visit www.ahc.alabama.gov.
About
the Alabama Historical Commission
Located
in historic downtown Montgomery at 468 S. Perry
Street, the Alabama Historical Commission is the state historic preservation
agency for Alabama. The agency was created by an act of the state legislature
in 1966 with a mission to protect, preserve and interpret Alabama’s
historic places. AHC works to accomplish its mission through two fields of
endeavor: Preservation and promotion of state-owned historic sites as public
attractions; and statewide programs to assist people, groups, towns, and cities
with local preservation activities. For a complete list of programs and
properties owned and operated by the AHC, hours of operation, and admission
fees please visit ahc.alabama.gov
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