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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> Samantha
[mailto:samantha.a.f@gmail.com] <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Monday, December 22, 2008
6:54 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Riversdale; Joyce White<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Calverts by Candlelight
blurb</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Hi everybody! I hope you are all enjoying your holidays and are
successful in finding those last few perfect gifts! In the 19th century,
Christmastide was a time for calling on family and friends and extended from
Christmas Day straight through to the Epiphany on January 6. Riversdale invites
you to extend your own Christmas festivities by calling on the Calverts during
our annual Calverts by Candlelight program. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Enjoy candlelit tours of the house, children's holiday activities, and
refreshments. Our gift shop and holiday children's shop will be open, as well.
Riversdale's Kitchen Guild will be working away in the dependency during their
second Seasonal Selections program, focusing on Martha Washington's Great Cake.
The recipe alone calls for 40 eggs and it is quite the sight to be seen!!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>This year, Calverts by Candlelight falls on Saturday, December 27 and
runs from 6-9 pm. Reservations are not required, so bundle up the friends,
family, and visiting out-of-towners and bring them all over for a unique experience!
Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The twelfth day of Christmas marked the traditional end of the
Christmas season (and the song!) and was often celebrated with a ball.
Riversdale is keeping with the tradition and hosting our Twelfth Night Ball on
Saturday, January 10, 2009(!!) at 7:30 pm. Dress in costume or black tie and
dance the evening away as you learn a variety of Regency-era dances. A period
buffet dinner is also provided. Tickets are $25 and going fast!!!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>If you have any questions about the above events, please call the
office at 301.864.0420 or email <a href="mailto:riversdale@pgparks.com">riversdale@pgparks.com</a>
directly, as I am out of town. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Stay tuned for: info about our Hands-On History: Teddy Bear Tea, coming
up on Friday, January 30!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope you all have safe travels, a
few moments to relax and enjoy the season, and a healthy New Year! We'll see
you soon!!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Cheers, <br>
Samantha<br clear=all>
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Samantha Ferris<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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