Essex County - Upper Montclair - Grover Cleveland Inaugural Ball - Historical Reenactment




Grover Cleveland Inaugural Ball - Historical Reenactment

Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
The Woman's Club of Upper Montclair
200 Cooper Ave, Upper Montclair, New Jersey 07042
Sponsored by the Grover Cleveland Birth Place Memorial Association

Relive the romance of the late 19th Century with the Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association and The Montclair Orchestra on Saturday, November 10th, 2018 at 6:30pm for an interactive and opulent ball celebrating the 1883 Inauguration of President Grover Cleveland at the Upper Montclair Women's Club in Montclair, New Jersey.

Designed to be an immersive experience, the black-tie affair pays tribute to the life and accomplishments of New Jersey’s only native-born President, Grover Cleveland. All money raised will go to increase awareness of Cleveland's birthplace located in Caldwell, New Jersey and his historical significance. 

A formal and upscale gathering, guests will take part in an enchanting and historical evening complete with dinner and dancing to the music of the Montclair Orchestra, directed by David Chan, the Concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera. An exhibition of historic memorabilia from the Grover Cleveland Birthplace will be on display highlighting various elements of the President’s early life. Transporting attendees back in time will be a display of elegant ballgowns and formal men’s attire including a gorgeous1890’s gown, courtesy of the Morris Museum. The evening’s cuisine will feature delicacies reminiscent of the time Cleveland was in office. 

Playing the President during the reenactment of the inauguration will be his grandson, George Cleveland and playing Vice President Adlai Stevenson, will be his great-grandson, US Ambassador Thomas Robertson IV. The role of Mrs. Cleveland will be played by Miss New Jersey, Jaime Gialloreto.

John Elliott of CBS Morning News along with former White House pastry chef to five presidents, Chef Roland Mesnier will serve as Masters of Ceremonies. Mesnier’s appearance will include a book signing, the sharing of humorous stories about his life and time in our nation's presidential residence.

Tickets are $300 per person and $500 for Patrons, who will receive a copy of Chef Mesnier’s book and preferred ballroom seating. 

Sponsorship opportunities are also available and all proceeds benefit the Grover Cleveland Birthplace. 

For more information contact 973-226-0001.

Location: 200 Cooper Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043, USA

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