Attendees take part in a past Stonyford Museum Tea Party fundraiser. The annual event supporting preservation of local history returns March 28. Photo courtesy of the Stonyford Museum. Photo courtesy of the Stonyford Museum.STONYFORD, CA (MPG) – The Stonyford Museum will host its annual Tea Party fundraiser at noon Saturday, March 28 at the Stonyford Community Hall, 249 Market St.
The event raises funds to support the preservation of local history in Stonyford and the eastern portion of Colusa County. Operated entirely by volunteers, the museum maintains exhibits and artifacts that document the region’s past and the people who shaped the rural community.
Museum displays highlight Native American heritage, the long-running Stonyford Rodeo, Forest Service history, veterans’ experiences, local reservoirs and dams, railroads, geology and daily life in the area.
Admission to the museum is free year-round. However, organizers rely on donations and fundraisers such as the annual tea party to cover maintenance, exhibit preservation and operating costs.
Guests attending the fundraiser will be served loose-leaf teas in vintage china along with quiches, scones, French bistro salad and handmade truffles.
The afternoon will also include contests for best tea party hat and best tea party outfit. A silent auction will feature an original watercolor by artist Vic Kronberg, and a raffle will offer additional prizes.
Tickets cost $25 and organizers expect the event to sell out. Tickets may be purchased at the museum from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 8 or March 22. Reservations may also be made by calling (530) 570-5591 or (530) 592-7904.
Additional information is available at www.stonyfordmuseum.org