Abilene CVB
ABILENE, Kan. — Guests are invited to experience an elegant afternoon at the historic Seelye Mansion during a special high tea on Saturday, May 30, at 4:00 p.m.This unique event honors Jennie Taylor Seelye, the matriarch of the home and a celebrated hostess in Abilene’s social circles.
Attendees will enjoy a traditional high tea service featuring finger sandwiches and desserts from the Seelye family and Kirby House recipes, thoughtfully recreated by Amanda Collins of Amanda’s Bakery & Bistro. A variety of teas will be served. Adding to the experience, Mary Jean Eisenhower, granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Eisenhower, will serve as a special guest.
Eisenhower, who also serves as a board member of the Historic Seelye Foundation, will share a brief presentation and display two historic tea sets: one gifted to Mamie Eisenhower by Queen Elizabeth II, and another presented to her mother, Barbara Eisenhower, by Chiang Kai-shek, leader of the Republic of China.
Seating is limited to 48 guests, creating an intimate and memorable experience inside one of Kansas’ most treasured historic homes. Tickets are $40 per person. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 785-263-1084.