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The Summer Meeting was held on July 19, 2003 at Riversdale House Museum located in Riverdale Park, Maryland. The manor house, a national historic landmark, was built between 1801 and 1807. Henri Stier, a Flemish aristocrat who fled from the political turmoil in Europe, began the construction. The house was completed by Henri Stier's daughter Rosalie and son-in-law George Calvert, grandson of the fifth Lord Baltimore. Following the discovery of Rosalie Calvert's letters (the basis for the book Mistress of Riversdale), the decision was made to restore the house to its appearance during the period of Rosalie and George Calvert's occupancy, 1801-1838.

The summer meeting included an elegant afternoon tea, highlighted by costumed actors, who portrayed members of the Calvert family, and a house tour. Members were also treated to a talk from Margaret Callcott, editor of Mistress of Riversdale, as well as an opportunity for her to sign copies of the book. For more information on Riversdale Mansion click here to read an brief history or click here to visit their Web site.

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Riversdale Mansion

Rear view of Riversdale mansion.

Tea Room

Scented fans were given to guests

Shifra Rubin with friends.

A group chats with an actress portraying Rosalie Calvert.

The group was entertained with harp music.

A few of the delightful tea cakes that were served at Riversdale.

Costumed actors portrayed family members of the Riversdale mansion.

Van Sapp with Margaret Callcott, editor of Mistress of Riversdale (the Plantation Letters of Rosalie Stier Calvert)

Tomb of Rosalie Calvert.