Jane Austen in America: A Birthday Tea Party
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Location: Southside Community Center, Washington Trust Room,
3151 East 27th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99223
Tea Food by: Brambleberry Cottage Spokane, WA
In celebration of Jane Austen’s birthday and the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, we invite you to join us for “Jane Austen in America: A Birthday Tea Party” on Saturday, 21 November. The first Austen novel published in the United States was Emma in 1816, 210 years ago! This delightful celebration of Austen in America will take place from 12:00-2:00 pm at Southside Community Center, Washington Trust Room, 3151 East 27th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99223. We will have an elegant sit-down tea service from Brambleberry Cottage of Spokane, with a menu crafted for our event.
We will feast on sweet and savory tea fare inspired by foods mentioned in Austen’s novels and letters, recipes from Austen’s time, American food traditions, and seasonal items, as well as pots of hot tea. There will be a vegetarian tea option for the same cost. Since we have a special menu, we are not able to offer a gluten-free tea option. We will have many small tables with a seating plan so that those who register together can sit together. We also have many singles registered and will seat singles together. All are welcome! Southside Community Center is wheelchair accessible and has lots of off-street parking. We invite you to wear your best Regency, colonial, or tea party attire and celebrate Jane Austen’s novels crossing the pond to the new country
Registration and Ticket Information:
Space is limited for this event. We have a two step registration process: 1. Fill out the registration form using the link immediately below; 2. We will send a confirmation email within a day or two of your registration with details of how to pay. You will be able to pay with PayPal/Venmo/Credit Card, Zelle, or a check. Tickets cost $75.00 per person, tax and full tip included. Registration will close on Sunday, November 15 or earlier if we have reached our seating capacity. Your payment must be received by November 16 at 5:00 p.m. to guarantee your tickets.
Registration: Jane Austen in America Tea
Regency attire is always admired but not required. If you have any questions, please email us at jasnaewanid@gmail.com.
