Bicentennial Candlelight Dinner & Period Ball
46 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
Sunday, July 27, 2025
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Luxuriate in beautiful surroundings of the Historic Trust46 Building as we recreate Lafayette's 1825 Dinner and Ball in the city of Lancaster! Our spectacular Bicentennial Candlelight Dinner and Ball will feature a French-inspired candlelight dinner catered by White House Chef John Moeller as well as an elegant period ball with English Country Dance Caller Jenna Simpson and Hawthorn Musicians Mara Shea, Kathy Talvitie and Bob Pasquarello.
Schedule:
5:00 pm Cocktails
5:30 pm Candlelight Dinner
7:00-9:00 pm Period Ball
Menu:
Hors D'oeuvres: Gougere Cheese Puff Salad: Garden Salad Tossed in a French Mustard Shallot Vinaigrette Entrees choices: 1. Beef Bourguignon - Braised Beef in red wine, Bacon, & Mushrooms 2. Coq Au Vin - Braised Chicken in red wine, Bacon, Pearl Onions, & Thyme 3. Portobello & Mozzarella - Grilled portobello Mushroom stuffed with Tomato Basil Sauce and baked with Baby Mozzarella Cheese (Vegetarian/Vegan/GF/DF Option) Vegetables: French Beans & Carrots Starch: Yukon Gold Potato Puree Dessert: French Chocolate Mousse - Classic Chocolate Mousse with a Whipped Vanilla Ganache & Fresh Berries Beverages: Beverages; Cash Bar
Hors D'oeuvres: Gougere Cheese Puff
Salad: Garden Salad Tossed in a French Mustard Shallot Vinaigrette
Entrees choices:
1. Beef Bourguignon - Braised Beef in red wine, Bacon, & Mushrooms
2. Coq Au Vin - Braised Chicken in red wine, Bacon, Pearl Onions, & Thyme
3. Portobello & Mozzarella - Grilled portobello Mushroom stuffed with Tomato Basil Sauce and baked with Baby Mozzarella Cheese (Vegetarian/Vegan/GF/DF Option)
Vegetables: French Beans & Carrots
Starch: Yukon Gold Potato Puree
Dessert: French Chocolate Mousse - Classic Chocolate Mousse with a Whipped Vanilla Ganache & Fresh Berries
Beverages: Beverages; Cash Bar
Suggested Attire: Formal ~ Period Dress Optional
Reserve your tickets today!
Cost: $100 per person (maximum reservations 100)
Questions: Kathleen 484 340 8162 kadaholo@verizon.net
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