Day 203 Jane Austin Tea at Hedge House in Plymouth
If you are looking to experience some history and love Jane Austin books , you should make reservations for the Jane Austin’s tea at the Hedge House in Plymouth. Enjoy a scrumptious English tea and immerse yourself in Jane Austen’s world during a special tour of the 1809 Hedge House. Experience the customs and social milieu of Regency England as described in Austen’s novels. Elegantly costumed guides provide insights on how the experiences of provincial Americans differed.
Before or after your tour, visit the tea rooms for tea and tasty treats and test your knowledge of all things Austen with a fun quiz. A selection of refreshments will be prepared from authentic 19th century Plymouth recipes in the Society’s collection. This event is a delightful way for mothers and daughters to make this a Mothers Day weekend to remember.
Tickets are $15pp. and reservations are required. Email pasm@verizon.net or call 508-746-0012 to reserve a place
About the hedge house Â
The 1809 Hedge House is one of Plymouth’s finest examples of Federal period architecture, featuring octagonal rooms in the mainblock, and a rare, intact carriage house. Built by sea captain William Hammatt, the house was originally located on Court St., where Memorial Hall is today. In 1830, merchant Thomas Hedge purchased the house and added a three-story ell to accommodate his large family.
The Hedges owned a Main Street store, a waterfront counting house, and “Hedges Wharf,” a famous site because embedded in its surface was Plymouth Rock, thought to be the landing place of the Pilgrims. Thomas Hedge was one of Plymouth’s early industrialists and entrepreneurs, investing in the town’s first whaling ventures, building a candle factory to process whale oil, and partnering with his brother Isaac in a brick manufactory.