Revolution Ball at Hamilton Hall and 18th Century Dance Classes
Hamilton Hall
9 Chestnut Street
Salem, MA
Buy tickets on the Hamilton Hall website – Details below!
Dance Class – Sunday, February 9, 2025 6-8 pm
Dance Class – Sunday, February 16, 2025 6-8 pm
Revolution Ball – Saturday, February 22, 2025 7:30-11:30 pm
Hamilton Hall is hosting a Revolution Ball to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat. The evening will include live music, food, drinks, and dancing led by the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers! Join us at this exciting event, and help support one of our favorite historic halls. In addition CVD will be offering two 18th Century dance classes leading up to the event. Register for one or both of these if you’d like a preview of the dances for the ball.
In February of 1775, Colonel Alexander Leslie and his British regulars were sent to raid the gunpowder and cannon stores of Salem. On their way through Marblehead and Salem, an alarm was raised and townsfolk and local militia responded in large numbers to impede Leslie and his soldiers. Rather than the confrontation ending in violence, collaboration and diplomacy won the day, thanks to local minister Rev. Thomas Barnard, Captain John Felt, Colonel David Mason and Colonel Leslie.
The evening’s events will begin with period drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and music. Period dancing will commence in the ballroom, led by Barbara and Antonia Pugliese of the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers. Local reenactors will be present, both to take photos with and to participate in the evening’s festivities.
Guests are welcome to wear either colonial costume or black tie attire.
Revolution Ball at Hamilton Hall and 18th Century Dance Classes