The Famous Ladies’ Tea will be held at the historic Emma Willard School in Kellas Commons, 285 Pawling Avenue, Troy, on Sunday, March 10th from 1:30-4:00 p.m. The event will celebrate the 45th anniversary of Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County and Women’s History Month. Each table will be visited by a series of fascinating and influential ladies, portrayed by local actresses in period costume. Enjoy a delicious assortment of tea sandwiches and scones in a beautiful setting as Eleanor Roosevelt, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Emma Willard and other famous women tell their stories. See an article from the Troy Record here.
- Emma Willard will be portrayed by Dawn Weinraub
- Maria Mitchell, astronomer and advocate for women’s education, will be portrayed by Sue Stierer
- Kate Mullaney, activist and founder of the Collar Laundry Union, will be portrayed by Holly Clark
- Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the “Little House” books, will be portrayed by Tish Kelly
- Caresse Crosby, inventor of the modern brassiere, will be portrayed by Liz Hood
- Florence Nightingale, nurse and hospital reformer, will be portrayed by Myrna Bernstein
- Eleanor Roosevelt will be portrayed by Judy Landers
- Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women, will be portrayed by Denise Wright
Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased by using the button on the right-hand side of the page, or by calling 274-8526.
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s Albany Office is now open. Call 518 434-0540 for information, or check the 
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