The Officers of the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute
cordially invite you and your guests to the annual
Twelfth Night Ball
at the Wayside Inn, Sudbury, Massachusetts
Friday, January 10, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Dances will be called by Jacob Bloom accompanied by his musicians.
Dust off your finery and break out your best dance steps.
If your not inclined to join the dance steps, come for the socializing and refreshments - meetinghouse punch, sandwiches and cake.
Be our King and Queen by finding the magic bean hidden in the cake!
Join us in the Traditional Flag Changing Ceremony
$25 per person (pre-paid)
$30 per person at the door
Reserve your spot today by emailing ltcolonel@sudburyminutemen.org.
Cash, check or Venmo (@sudburymilitia) accepted | |
Reservations for dinner at the Inn may be made separately by calling (508) 865-3010
Questions? Contact the lt. colonel at ltcolonel@sudburyminutemen.org.
American Colonial Dance is synonymous with 18th century English Country Dance which has it roots in the Renaissance and the Elizabethan era. This style of dance spread throughout Western Europe to the Courts of rulers and manor houses as well as the Taverns and Faires where it was performed by aristocrats and common people. A Dance or Ball was an opportunity to socialize, show off the fashions of the day, and one of the few opportunities for young people to meet an array of matrimonial prospects.
Typically, each year, the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute host one or two evenings of contra dance. The Wayside Inn graciously allows us to take over its main dining room so that we can dance and spend time with other reenactors.
The dances are "called" with the first ones simple and the later dances becoming a little more complicated and elegant as the evening and drink flow. The public is welcome, you do not need a partner to participate and, no, you do not need colonial attire though you would look great wearing it.
The Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute is no longer hosting its Regimental Ball.
American Colonial Dance is synonymous with 18th century English Country Dance which has it roots in the Renaissance and the Elizabethan era. This style of dance spread throughout Western Europe to the Courts of rulers and manor houses as well as the Taverns and Faires where it was performed by aristocrats and common people. A Dance or Ball was an opportunity to socialize, show off the fashions of the day, and one of the few opportunities for young people to meet an array of matrimonial prospects.
Typically, each year, the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute host one or two evenings of contra dance. The Wayside Inn graciously allows us to take over its main dining room so that we can dance and spend time with other reenactors.
The Twelfth Night Ball will be held on January 10, 2025.
The dances are "called" with the first ones simple and the later dances becoming a little more complicated and elegant as the evening and drink flow. The public is welcome, you do not need a partner to participate and, no, you do not need colonial attire though you would look great wearing it.
American Colonial Dance is synonymous with 18th century English Country Dance which has it roots in the Renaissance and the Elizabethan era. This style of dance spread throughout Western Europe to the Courts of rulers and manor houses as well as the Taverns and Faires where it was performed by aristocrats and common people. A Dance or Ball was an opportunity to socialize, show off the fashions of the day, and one of the few opportunities for young people to meet an array of matrimonial prospects.
Typically, each year, the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute host two evenings of contra dance. The Wayside Inn graciously allows us to take over its main dining room so that we can dance and spend time with other reenactors.
The dances are "called" and start off simple, becoming a little more complicated and elegant as the evening and drink flow. The public is welcome, you do not need a partner to participate and, no, you do not need colonial attire though you would look great wearing it. You can view past contra dances.