“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” --Henry James
Many of our listeners asked for us to continue our exploration of the history, culture, and traditions associated with tea, so this week we will take it one step farther and have an on-air tea party with two very special guests.
Sue Payne is a 1951 graduate of the College and for many years served as historical interpreter for the Colonial Willaiamsburg Foundation and was also part if its colonial dance program--where on one occasion she actually danced with Walter Cronkite. Sue is a member of one of Emory & Henry's most prominent families: Sue's father, Rusty Young, was a longtime member of the Physics and Math faculty, and her brothers, Phil and John Young, both NASA scientists, also taught for a time at the College.
Robert Vejnar is the archivist for Emory & Henry and the Holston Methodist Conference . Robert is passionate about colonial Virginia history and teaches one of our most intriguing history courses on colonial and revolutionary America, which includes a week long trip to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and the great plantations of the James River.
So pop on your Sunday hat, don your lace gloves, and come join us for another delightful conversation as we explore the custom of afternoon tea and learn about food and culture in colonial America.
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