Justine,
I don't go to the dances. I have a horse at home with me and we spend
our time and money doing Horse Things while the other ladies and their
gentlemen do Costume Things. I am part of a small group that
volunteers at Acorn Hall in Morristown. The ladies are very nice and
help each other sew Period Correct clothing and make hats for the
outfits.
Ask your local Historical Society if there is a similar group near you.
I found them by accident while touring the Hall. We are in a hotbed
of Revolutionary War sites here in NJ, but if you look, you can find
Victorian activities. In fact, while the rest of the ladies are
hostess-ing at Acorn Hall, I am with other horse friends, riding
sidesaddle at Fosterfields Living History Farm during Victorian Weekend
in early May, each year.
All the ladies that go to the dances do not have a gentleman, so I am
sure the dances are open to you. Google Cape May attractions and see
what you find! Have fun!
Susan
"Slow down. The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel
too fast and you miss all you are traveling for". - "Ride the Dark
Trail" by Louis L'Amour
On Feb 14, 2008, at 4:28 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Susan, it is about three hours from where I am and too far for a one
day trip, I suppose staying overnight is a good idea but most of the
b&bs and hotels in Cape May have really increased rates because of it
being such a tourist area. Can ladies attend the dances without a
partner? I was told that it doesn't matter because with dance cards
partners change throughout the night anyhow.
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