‘Very Victorian Tea Party’

Step back in time as the Clarke Historical Museum hosts its annual “Very Victorian Tea Party” Aug. 10 from 2 to 5 p.m.

in the garden of the historic Magdalena Zanone House, 1604 G St., Eureka. (The Zanone House will open at 1 p.

m. for self-guided tours) “The Clarke’s ‘Very Victorian Tea’ fundraiser is a unique opportunity to experience history in a way few other events offer,” said Josh Buck, the museum’s executive director/Main Hall curator. “The museum possesses a variety of textiles and artifacts from the Victorian era (1837-1901) that are regularly on display in the historic Emmerson Room, affectionately known as the Victorian Room,” Buck said.

“What better way to bring history alive for our attendees than to have them join in the fun of dressing up in suits and dresses that reflect the time of a bygone era? It permits those who attend to see a home that reflects the architecture of the time period up close and, for those who arrive early at 1 p.m., a chance to see what is inside.

Most of Humboldt County’s beautiful Victorian era homes are generally off limits to the visiting public and residents, and this event provides a chance to rectify that.” Buck added, “For the second year in a row, Ron Kuhnel has graciously agreed to allow the Clarke to host this fundraiser at his beautifully restored home. The house is unmistakable due to its elegant garden and a massive tower topped with an onion dome.

“According to Kuhnel’s research, the home ori.