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After a two year break, the Lackawanna Historical Society is happy to announce the return of...
The 16th Annual Grand Civil War Ball
Saturday June 25, 2022
Doors open at 6 PM
Dancing begins at 7 PM until 10 PM
New location: The Waverly Community House
1115 North Abington Road, Waverly, PA
Live music provided by vintage dance band, Spare Parts.
Prompting by vintage dance instructor, Susan de Guardiola.
Join us for a delightful evening at the historic Waverly Community House as we travel back in time to reenact a mid-19th century formal ball. Dance the night away with live music by vintage dance band, Spare Parts, as they play authentic music from the Civil War era including polkas, waltzes, and several reels such as the Virginia Reel and Snowball Reel. Vintage dance instructor, Susan de Guardiola, will precept the ball. She will offer a brief instruction before each set dance and then lead you through the sequences that comprise each dance. It's fun! It's easy! All dances will be taught, so no prior dance experience is necessary.
Period dress or dress blues/grays are admired, but not required.
Formal dress for both men and ladies is required.
Light refreshments will be served during intermission.
Ball tickets are $35 per person or $60 per couple.
All tickets are non-refundable.
In order to save costs, tickets will not be mailed
Instead, you should receive an email confirmation that we received your order.
To reserve your spot, please call the historical society at 570-344-3841,
or use our handy Ticketleap button below:
COVID-19 Policy:
The Ball will be held in a large hall with plenty of windows allowing for good air flow. At this time, we do not require proof of vacination and will not require individuals to wear a mask, although people may do so if they wish. We ask that you do not attend if you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19, have been recently diagnosed with COVID-19, or were in recent contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19.
Useful links:
The Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly, PA
Spare Parts
Susan de Guardiola
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel
The Radisson has reserved a block of rooms for Saturday night June 25 at the reduced rate of $189.
To get the discounted rate, use the name: Lackawanna Historical Society - Civil War
Rate good until May 26th.