President Lincoln's Inaugural Ball
On March 4, 2006, we attended the DuPage County Historical Society's Lincoln's Inaugural Ball. This is an annual fundraiser to benefit the Historical Society.
It was a wonderful evening, with Max and Donna Daniels providing the first person impressions of the president and Mrs. Lincoln. The 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regimental Band provided period music for dancing, and dance master and mistress, Larry and Connie Wachtveitl, provided dancing instruction of Civil War dances, including the Virginia Reel (my favorite!). There was food and a raffle too.
This was my first ever Civil War Ball - something I've been dreaming of since childhood. I wore a dress made by a very talented seamstress from Mississippi. My friend and fellow Ladies Tea Guild member, Barb Z. was there too.
Here are some photos:
Paul and Celeste Before the Ball
L to R: Mrs. Lincoln, President Lincoln, Celeste, and Paul
Celeste and Paul at the Museum
Celeste and Barb
L: Barb dancing in her gorgeous silk gown; R: Paul and Celeste
33rd Illinois Volunteer Regimental Band
The Virginia Reel