Past Venues

2023

Yuletide by the Riverside: Majestic Mansions on Front Street

  • The Historic Burns Mansion – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • The John Harris – Simon Cameron Mansion – Formal Dinner
  • “Norman Towers” – the Historic Troup Mansion – Dessert Buffet
  • Daniel J.F. LupiaMichelle Carraher, and Christopher A. Zyroll,          Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2023

2022

Holidays in Hummelstown

  • Carol & Bud Miller Residence – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • Elizabeth Schenk & Steven Infanti Residence – Formal Dinner
  • John Bekelja Residence – Dessert Buffet
  • Robert & Amy Hall, Honorary Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2022
  • Daniel J.F. Lupia and Michelle Carraher,                                                       Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2022

2021

Together Again on Front Street

  • The Historic Evans Mansion – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • The Historic King Mansion – Formal Dinner & Gourmet Dessert
  • Robert & Amy Hall, Honorary Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2021
  • Daniel J.F. Lupia and Jane Block, Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2021

2020

Elegance at Home (Virtual Edition due to COVID-19)

  • Karen & Ken Lehman Residence – Virtual Stop One
  • The Historic Hull Mansion – Virtual Stop Two
  • Paulie & Dimitri Zozos Residence – Virtual Stop Three
  • Robert & Amy Hall, Honorary Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2020
  • Daniel J.F. Lupia and Jane Block, Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2020

2019

Three Centuries of Cumberland Valley Architecture

  • Andre and Cindy Dickemann Estate – Hors d’oeuvres and Aperitifs
  • John Galbraith Homestead – Formal Dinner
  • Paulie & Dimitri Zozos Residence – Dessert Buffet
  • Robert & Amy Hall, Honorary Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2018
  • Daniel J.F. Lupia, Chair, Elegant Progressions 2019

2018

Hallowed Landmarks of Old Front Street

  • The McCormick Riverfront Library – Hors d’oeuvres and Aperitifs
  • The J. Donald Cameron Mansion – Formal Dinner
  • The William Griffith Mansion – Dessert Buffet
  • Robert & Amy Hall, Honorary Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2018
  • Karen DeMarco, Esq. and Gabriella Vreeland,                                     Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2018

2017

Magnificent Mansions on Front

  • The Historic Evans Mansion – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • The Historic King Mansion – Formal Dinner
  • The Gross Mansion – Dessert Buffet
  • Robert & Amy Hall, Honorary Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2017
  • Phyllis Hicks and Dimitri Zozos, Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2017

2016

A Sterling Evening: To the far reaches of the Yellow Breeches

  • “Poplar Hill Farm” – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • “Chilton” – Formal Dinner
  • Ross & Phil Gibson-Delasin Residence – Dessert Buffet
  • Robert & Amy Hall, Honorary Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2016
  • Corinne Rebinski and Dimitri Zozos,                                                     Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2016

2015

Yuletide by the Riverside: The Mansions of Front Street

  • The Historic Hull Mansion – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • “Norman Towers” – the Historic Troup Mansion – Formal Dinner
  • The J. Donald Cameron Mansion – Dessert Buffet
  • Corinne Rebinski and Dimitri Zozos,                                                     Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2015

2014

Vistas of the City Beautiful

  • Mary & Tim Weston Residence – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • Luke Rohrbaugh Residence – Formal Dinner
  • Sandy Henry Residence – Dessert Buffet
  • Robert & Amy Hall, Honorary Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2014
  • Nina Myers and David J. Morrison,                                                         Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2014

2013

Tracing Civil War Trails

  • “Two Mile House,” the James Given Tavern – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • Linwood Estate – Formal Dinner & Dessert Buffet
  • Patricia A. Bucek and John R. Campbell,                                               Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2013

2012

Yuletide by the Riverside: Celebrating the City Beautiful

  • The Charles S. Troup Mansion – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • The Fleming Mansion – Formal Dinner
  • The Brandt Mansion – Dessert Buffet
  • Patricia A. Bucek and John R. Campbell,                                               Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2012

2011

Icons of Pennsylvania Politics: The Architecture of Democracy

  • The William Maclay Mansion – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • Pennsylvania State Capital Building – Formal Dinner
  • The Old Executive Office Building – Dessert Buffet
  • David J. Morrison and Patricia A. Bucek,                                               Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2011

2010

Gallivanting in the Glens and Gorts of West Donegal

  • “Conewago Manor” – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • “Stone Gables” – Formal Dinner
  • The 1860 Hollinger Bank Barn – Dessert Buffet
  • David J. Morrison and Patricia A. Bucek,                                               Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 2010

2009

Town & Country with the Magnificent McCormicks

  • The James McCormick Mansion – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • The Gertrude and Vance McCormick Summer Estate – Formal Dinner
  • The Henry Buehler McCormick Summer Estate – Dessert Buffet
  • David J. Morrison, Chair, Elegant Progressions 2009

2008

A Centennial Celebration in Bellevue Park

  • “Robin Knoll” – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • “Breeze Hill” – Formal Dinner
  • “Spring Poynte” – Dessert Buffet
  • David J. Morrison, Chair, Elegant Progressions 2008

2007

Yuletide by the Riverside

  • The Baker-Hall-Kunkel Mansion – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • The John Harris – Simon Cameron Mansion – Formal Dinner
  • The Jim & Molly Miller Residence – Dessert Buffet
  • David J. Morrison, Chair, Elegant Progressions 2007

2006

Heritage and Hope

  • Oxford Hill Manor – Sole venue
  • Norman L. La Porte, Chair, Elegant Progressions 2006

2005

Lantern Light

  • “Muskerrylynn” – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • The Historic Pennsylvania-German Barn on the Flynn Estate – Formal Dinner
  • “Kanaga House” – Dessert Buffet
  • Norman L. La Porte, Chair, Elegant Progressions 2005

2004

Old Academy Neighbors: An Uptown Odyssey

  • Dan Miller & Carl Bechdel Residence – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • The Montrose House – Formal Dinner
  • JoAnne Ross & John Reitz Residence – Dessert Buffet
  • Norman L. La Porte, Chair, Elegant Progressions 2004

2003

Exploring the West: Harrisburg’s Old Frontier
(Cancelled – due to inclement weather)

  • Kathy & Michael Lupinacci Residence – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • Susan & Stephen Symons Residence – Formal Dinner
  • Carolyn & William Kerr Residence – Dessert Buffet
  • Norman L. La Porte, Chair, Elegant Progressions 2003

2002

Making Merry in Township Derry

  • High Point Mansion – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • The Leithiser Mansion – Formal Dinner
  • The Postmaster’s House – Dessert Buffet
  • Robert K. Haynes, Chair, Elegant Progressions 2002

2001

Middletown: Le Grand-Pere Du Dauphin

  • The Kroll House – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • The George Smuller House – Formal Dinner
  • Dr. Gingrich’s Farm – Dessert Buffet
  • Robert K. Haynes, Chair, Elegant Progressions 2001

2000

Old “Bellevue Grapery” – Harrisburg’s Past Uncorked at Last

  • Hannah Leavitt & Jack Krill Residence – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • Mary Kay & John Howett Residence – Formal Dinner
  • Jeffrey Winand & Terry Walton Residence – Dessert Buffet
  • Robert K. Haynes, Chair, Elegant Progressions 2000

1999

A Return to Urbane Elegance: Exemplars of the City’s Renaissance

  • Charles Fetterhoff Residence – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • James Spooner Residence – Formal Dinner
  • John Enos Residence – Dessert Buffet
  • Robert K. Haynes, Chair, Elegant Progressions 1999

1998

Exploring the Countryside of Frederick Hummel’s Town

  • Karen & Ken Lehman Residence – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • Caylene & Jim Rippon Residence – Formal Dinner
  • Marion & William Alexander Residence – Dessert Buffet
  • Robert K. Haynes and David J. Morrison,                                              Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 1998

1997

Exploring the Indian Manor of Lowther

  • Ralph & Kim Klinepeter Residence – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • Tim & Mary Weston Residence – Formal Dinner
  • Donald & Jan Buxton Residence – Dessert Buffet
  • Robert K. Haynes and David J. Morrison,                                              Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 1997

1996

Holidays with the Hersheys

  • The Pugh Mansion – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • High Point Mansion – Formal Dinner
  • The Fannie Hershey Mansion – Dessert Buffet
  • Peggy Pierce and David J. Morrison,                                                      Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 1996

1995

To the far reaches of the Yellow Breeches

  • Wendy & Robert Hall Residence – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • Linda and Jason Litton Residence – Formal Dinner
  • Anne & George Moffitt Residence – Dessert Buffet
  • Peggy Pierce and David J. Morrison,                                                      Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 1995

1994

A Holiday Repast in the Northern Woodland

  • The Benjamin Chambers House – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • The Peter Allen House – Formal Dinner
  • “Timberidge” – Dessert Buffet
  • Peggy Pierce and David J. Morrison,                                                      Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 1994

1993

A Winter Rendezvous in Bellevue

  • “Tourette” – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • “Breeze Hill” – Formal Dinner
  • “Bellevue” – Dessert Buffet
  • Peggy Pierce and David J. Morrison,                                                      Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 1993

1992

Yuletide by the Riverside

  • Anne J. Dickerson Residence – Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
  • Robin & Jeb Stuart Residence – Formal Dinner
  • The Charles S. Troup Mansion – Dessert Buffet
  • Peggy Pierce and David J. Morrison,                                                      Co-Chairs, Elegant Progressions 1992

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