Tudor Place: The Secret Dollhouse Exhibit – Open through Late Winter 2024, McCain Library and Archives, Hattiesburg, MS
The de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at the University of Southern Mississippi presents a delightful exhibit which includes Natasha Burgess, a 14.5” doll made by Tasha and Martha Thompson and Natasha’s four-room dollhouse; a selection of Tasha’s original artwork and two antique dresses formerly owned by Tasha Tudor.
Open by appointment only, 9 AM to 4 PM Mondays through Fridays. Visits are limited to groups of ten or less.
Art of the Quilter Exhibit – Open August 2023–July 2024, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg VA
The next rotation of the Art of the Quilter exhibit features a selection of thirteen American quilts and one coverlet representing a variety of techniques, colors, and materials. The display includes a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt top thought to be pieced by one of Tasha’s English relatives 1800-1840.
This quilt was shared in Four Centuries of Quilts: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection by Curators Kim Ivey and Linda Baumgarten published by Yale University Press in 2014. It was also published in Early American Life magazine in the December 2014 issue. This exhibit runs August 16, 2023 through July 2024 in the McCarl Gallery at the Art Museums. More Information
Virtual Book Club – Saturday, March 16, 2024 – Zoom
Join the Twin Cities Minnesota Chapter from 10-11 am CST to discuss The Private World of Tasha Tudor. “To capture an intimate portrait of Tasha Tudor, Richard Brown photographer, followed her throughout a year on her farm…a paradise on earth.”
Please read the winter section, pages 108 through 129. If you aren’t able to read the book, you are still welcome to join in. Open to all in the U.S. Please contact Chapter Leader Cynthia Ali via cynali06@yahoo.com for the Zoom link.
Tea and Take Joy Viewing Party – Saturday March 23, 2024 – Whippany, NJ
The new Northern NJ Chapter invites you to join their first event; a tea to get to know each other and each other’s interest in Tasha Tudor. We will also watch the Tasha Tudor documentary Take Joy. For further information or to RSVP please contact Daria Lisco via email at darialisco@gmail.com.
Baby Animals Farm Visit – April 28, 2024 – Long Valley, NJ
The new Northern NJ Chapter invites you to join the chapter’s visit to Valley Shepherd Creamery to see the new lambs and other farm animals. There is also a shop there with artisanal yogurts, cheese, and butter that you can purchase. For further information or to RSVP please contact Daria Lisco via email at darialisco@gmail.com. We’re sorry, this event is full.
May Day Tea Party – Sunday, April 28 – Zoom
Join the Minnesota Chapter from 2:00-3:00 pm CT to be inspired by Tasha Tudor’s enchanting world. Picture yourself surrounded by Tasha’s illustrations of blooming flowers, sipping on aromatic teas, and indulging in delectable cookies—all while exploring Tasha’s influence on the cherished May Day tradition. It’s sure to be an unforgettable celebration of springtime. Please brew your tea, make your favorite cookies and perhaps put together a bouquet for this online event. Look through your favorite Tasha Tudor books and come prepared to share some of your favorite Tasha flower illustrations. RSVP appreciated, cynali06@yahoo.com
May Day Tea Party – Sunday, April 28 – Manchester VT
Please join the Vermont chapter for a pre-May Day Tea Party from 1-5 pm to make a May Day Tussie Mussie.
Please bring a tea treat to share if you can. If you have any trims, doilies, papers, or fabrics you would like to share for this project, please do. Bring a friend too! For more information please text Melinda at 802-681-5706 or send an email to mullvt@comcast.net
May Day Tea – Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – Mechanicsburg PA
The Central Pennsylvania Chapter’s annual May Day celebration will begin at 1 pm at Sweet Remembrances Tearoom. A short program about fairies and their presence in early children’s books will be presented. Cost is $40 and attendance is limited to 36. Please RSVP to Chapter Leader Julia Marsh via jmarsh9@verizon.net or 717-838-1271 by Tuesday April 23. (This event if full, but you may join the wait list.)
Sheepshearing Demonstration – May 4, 2024 – Morristown, NJ
The new Northern NJ Chapter invites you to join the chapter’s visit to Fosterfields Living Historical Farm. Experience farm living as it was done over 100 years ago at this 213-acre New Jersey and National Register Historic Site. You can enjoy many of the daily farm activities that took place in the 1920s. For further information or to RSVP please contact Daria Lisco via email at darialisco@gmail.com.
Virtual Book Club – Saturday, May 18 – Zoom
Join the Twin Cities Minnesota Chapter from 10-11 am CT to discuss Tasha Tudor’s Garden. Please read from the beginning and up through the April section (pages 1-45.)
We eagerly anticipate embarking on this literary journey with you as we uncover the hidden wonders of Tasha Tudor’s garden and celebrate the enduring legacy of her remarkable artistry.
If you aren’t able to read the book, you are still welcome to join in. Open to all in the U.S. Please contact Chapter Leader Cynthia Ali via cynali06@yahoo.com for the Zoom link.
Doll Hospital Visit – Thursday July 18 – East Earl, PA
The Central Pennsylvania chapter will visit the Village Doll Hospital from 10-noon. Space is limited to 18 so early RSVP is recommended. The shop is small but we can congregate on the porch or in the gazebo and those interested in prolonging our time together can proceed to Lickity Split in nearby New Holland for lunch. Please RSVP to Chapter Leader Julia Marsh via jmarsh9@verizon.net or 717-838-1271
Community Presentation – Monday August 26 – Dover, PA
Celebrate Tasha’s birth month with the Central Pennsylvania chapter. Members will share special Tasha Tudor memories and treasures from 10 to 2 in the community room at the Dover Area Public Library. The public will be invited to come learn about Tasha and the Society and there will be cake for all. BYO lunch. The chapter will also make a presentation of Tasha Tudor books to add to the library’s collection. Please RSVP to Chapter Leader Julia Marsh via jmarsh9@verizon.net or 717-838-1271 Photo by Richard Brown
A Real Amish Meal – Wednesday, September 25, 2024 –Narvon, PA
The Central Pennsylvania Chapter has been invited to an Amish home for a family-style meal. Dinner is at 12:00 and cost is $20. Please RSVP to Chapter Leader Julia Marsh via jmarsh9@verizon.net or 717-838-1271 by Wednesday Sept. 11. This is a large dining area and, if we don’t need all the space, there may be other guests.
A Dolls’ Christmas – Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – Lititz, PA
The Central Pennsylvania Chapter’s annual holiday celebration and luncheon will be held at the Lititz Springs Inn and Spa. Details to be determined. For more information contact Chapter Leader Julia Marsh via jmarsh9@verizon.net or 717-838-1271 .