Victorian Society in America - Northern New Jersey Chapter

2025-2026 Season

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Dear Members,

 

I hope you all had a relaxing and restful summer. As summer slips away, it’s time to gear up for an exciting year with the Victorian Society, which is our 50th anniversary. The Board members have been busy planning for the year ahead. 

 

Our beautiful new brochure was designed by Mac McParland. At the next meeting, ask any of the board members for copies of the brochure to pass out to your friends and family. 

 

We already have a full list of Speakers for the year; some of our favorite speakers are returning with new topics.

 

2025 - 2026 meetings

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September 15, 2025: The History of American Department Stores, Robbie Amodeo

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October 20, 2025: The Day of the Dead, Mac McParland

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November 17, 2025: The Cordova Elopement Scandal, Brian Armstrong

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December 15, 2025: Holiday Party / 50th Anniversary Celebration

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January 19, 2026: The Evolution of the Interior Decoration of the White House, Ulysses Dietz

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February 16, 2026: Dollar Princesses, Melisa Ziobro

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March 16, 2026: Geraldine Thompson: Social reformer, philanthropist and activist, Jane Scimeca

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April 20, 2026: President's Wives, Pat Wells

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May 18, 2026: Annual Preservation Award

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June 15, 2026: Garden Party

 

This year marks the 50th anniversary of our chapter. We are planning on celebrating it at our Holiday Party. We've been searching through the archives for photos and past programs. If anyone has ideas for the anniversary, please share them with us.

 

I’m looking forward to seeing you at the September meeting.

 

Yours Truly,

Jane McNeill, President VSA/NNJ