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Famous residents of Batavia historic cemetery visit 'Tea and Spirits'

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Photo of (from left to right) Charley Boyd as Dean Richmond, Lucine Kauffman as Mary Richmond, and Ryan Duffy as Eli Fish standing with a portrait of Dean Richmond.
Photo courtesy of Don Burkel.

Press Release: 

"Tea and Spirits" at the Holland Land Office Museum(HLOM) was visited by Dean Richmond, Mary Richmond, and Eli Fish, famous residents of the Historic Batavia Cemetery. They entertained the crowd at a 200th-anniversary tea party on Sunday, August 20. Tales of their lives, accomplishments, and local, state, and national influence were told and enjoyed by all in attendance. 

One more "Tea and Spirits" with sweet treats and savory bites is scheduled for September 17 at 2 p.m. Famous Civil War General John Martindale, Fouierist and social reformer Albert Brisbane, and poet Reverend John Yates will be in attendance. Reservations are required, tickets may be obtained by calling the museum at 343-4727. Tickets are $20 for HLOM members and $25 for non-members. Hurry, space is limited!

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Photo of Lucine Kauffman as Mary Richmond(left) and Charley Boyd as Dean Richmond(right). Photo courtesy of Don Burkel.
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Photo of the crowd enjoying the presentation at “Tea and Spirits”. 
Photo courtesy of Don Burkel.
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Photo of (from left to right) Lucine Kauffman as Mary Richmond, Charley Boyd as Dean Richmond, and Ryan Duffy as Eli Fish. 
Photo courtesy of Don Burkel.

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