Augusta Historical Society Fundraiser
Set against the backdrop of a bright sunny, blue sky, the Augusta Historical Society held their annual Spring Tea fundraiser on Friday, May 6th and Saturday, May 7th inside the historic C.N. James cabin.
This was the first time the event has been held since the pandemic began in 2020.
Tables were decorated by volunteers with their own personal china, linens and handkerchiefs to accompany the theme of “Grandmother’s Handkerchief.”
The guests were dressed in florals and many wore hats for the festive occasion dined on finger sandwiches, and an array of desserts along with tea from the Spice Merchant.
“We’ve been doing this for 25 years and we’re so excited to be back again,” said Priscilla Templin, Executive Director of the Augusta Historical Society and Museum.
The Haas family has been attending the tea party for 20 years and was glad for the event to return.
“We first came when my daughters were 4 and 6,” said Chris Haas, mother to Abby, 24 and Ashley, 26.
They, along with Chris’ mother-in-law, sister-in-law and niece have made the tea party an annual girls’ day ever since.
Funds raised through the Spring Tea will contribute to the overall goal of $40,000 needed to restore the C.N. James Cabin.
The cabin was built in 1868 by Chester (C.N.) James and his wife Augusta. The cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 and is one of only two log cabins on its original site in the State of Kansas. It is the oldest building in Augusta and one of the oldest landmarks in Butler County.
Deanna Bonn 
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