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Victorian Tea
At our first fundraiser, guests enjoyed a traditional 3-course tea menu of savories, scones, and sweets at the historic Boutwell House in Groton, MA.
Blowing Out the Lamps: An Equinox Celebration of the Mills
Join Footwork & Frolick for an evening of 1830s-1850s dancing in the spirit of the Lowell mill workers in one of the original mills! More details and tickets to come.
May Masquerade Ball
Don your finery and step out for a night on the “ton”, celebrating new seasons…of the natural and Bridgerton variety! Dance in the main hall of the Groton Grange, sample decadent refreshments, and enjoy music from the early 19th century with merry company (and hopefully no scandals worthy of Lady Whistledown).
The evening will feature country dances from the Regency period (late 18th and early 19th centuries). Beginners are encouraged to attend - all dances will be taught, and no partner is required!
Croquet and Tea at Roseland Cottage
This June members of F&F will return to Roseland Cottage for croquet on the lawn - rain or shine. With the gardens approaching full bloom, this is a perfect time to explore Roseland’s lovely grounds and intricate interior. Tickets will include afternoon tea, a historic house tour, and guidance through the 19th century rules of a game of croquet.
Yuletide Ball
In 19th century New England, the darkness of midwinter was kept at bay with firelight, song, stories, and dancing. Join Footwork & Frolick to bring that tradition to GrotonFest Winter with a ball full of holiday spirit and beginner-friendly dances!
Wonderland Ball
We journeyed down the rabbit hole for an evening of mid-19th century dancing inspired by the decades of Alice and Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.
Historic New England’s Day of Tea and Croquet
We’re partnering with Historic New England this summer for a day worthy of the Bridgertons… join members of F&F at Roseland Cottage for croquet on the lawn as part of Historic New England’s “Honor and Pall Mall” event! With the gardens approaching full bloom, this is a perfect time to don your favorite ensemble and join the Ton for a day of delights.
Parlor Games at Boutwell House
Footwork & Frolick returned to the Groton History Center for GrotonFest, where we played a variety of games popular during the mid-19th century (when Boutwell House was built).
May Day Ball
We celebrated the start of the Season - both Spring and Bridgerton - with dancing in the main hall of the Groton Grange.
Victorian Valentine Tea
At our first fundraiser, guests enjoyed a traditional 3-course tea menu of savories, scones, and sweets at the historic Boutwell House in Groton, MA.
Dancing Demonstration at Boutwell House
In partnership with the Groton History Center, members of F&F “made merry” in the large parlor of Boutwell House, performing dances of the mid-19th century.
Gilded Age Weekend
As a “test run” to explore how we might run events in a world impacted by Covid, the future F&F Society team took over the Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Room in Dover, NH for a very small invitation-only event focused on dancing in America’s “gilded age” (1870s-90s).