Upcoming Events
Waveland’s Tea and Talk – “Bryan Station and the William Bryan Cabin”
Lexington, KY United States
Description
Eric McAnallen presents “Bryan Station and the William Bryan Cabin.” Bryan Station, established in 1779 in Lexington was a frontier settlement founded by William Bryan, an early pioneer from Virginia. As one of the first fortified outposts in the region, […]
Waveland’s Tea and Talk – Phil Maxson – “The Women of Fort Boonesborough
Lexington, KY United States
Description
This presentation will highlight the resilience, ingenuity, and daily labor of the frontier women who helped the settlement survive against extraordinary odds. Mr. Maxson will discuss the famous capture and rescue of Jemima Boone and the Calloway girls. The presentation […]
Waveland’s Tea Tuesday – Mourning Customs
Lexington, KY United States
Description
Waveland’s October Mourning Customs teas and tours invite guests into the quiet rituals and symbolism that shaped 19th century grief and remembrance. The experience blends a reflective tea service with an intimate look at period clothing, etiquette, and the ways […]
Waveland’s Tea and Talk – Susan Miller – “Stories in the Stones”
Lexington, KY United States
Description
This is a presentation about Victorian tombstone symbolism and delves into the rich and often intricate meanings behind the symbols found on gravestones and memorials. This topic explores how symbols on tombstones convey messages about the deceased, reflect cultural values, […]
