by Kim McCray
What could be better on a late spring morning than to be seated at a beautifully set table under moss-draped live oaks , in the shadow of a grand historical mansion , with teacup in hand and a tray of delicate sweets and delectable tea sandwiches before you ? If this sounds like the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning , Pebble Hill Plantation promises to fulfill your dreams of traditional elegance and delicate goodies galore .
As part of its year-long 40th Anniversary celebration ,
Pebble Hill will host a Spring Garden Tea at 10 a . m . on Saturday , May 13 . Tea guests will enjoy sumptuous savories and delectable sweets under the shade of ancient live oaks . They will be treated to live musical entertainment , as well as have the opportunity to view antique and vintage table linens , porcelain china , and silver tea services used by the ladies of Pebble Hill Plantation for almost a century .
Elisabeth “ Pansy ” Ireland Poe and her mother Kate Hanna Harvey no doubt hosted countless tea parties as mistresses of Pebble Hill . Both ladies were renowned for being
1905 garden tea at Pebble Hill Plantation .
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