Past Venues

2024

Traversing the Hills and Dales of the Old Beaufort Hunt

“Fox Run Manor“– Hors d’oeuvre & Aperitifs
Dr. Ayodeji & Gbemisola Bakare Residence – Formal Dinner
“River House” – Dessert Buffet
Alyce G. Spector, Honorary Chair
Stacy Klann and Michelle Carraher, Co-Chairs

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. Lupia, Michelle Carraher, and
Christopher A. Zyroll, Co-Chairs

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
Daniel J.F. Lupia and Michelle Carraher, Co-Chairs

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
Daniel J.F. Lupia and Jane Block, Co-Chairs

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
Daniel J.F. Lupia and Jane Block, Co-Chairs

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
Daniel J.F. Lupia, Chair

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
Karen DeMarco, Esq. and Gabriella Vreeland, Co-Chairs

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
Phyllis Hicks and Dimitri Zozos, Co-Chairs

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
Corinne Rebinski and Dimitri Zozos, Co-Chairs

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

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
Nina Myers and David J. Morrison, Co-Chairs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2006

Heritage and Hope

Oxford Hill Manor – Sole venue
Norman L. La Porte, Chair

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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