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Historic Dinners & Teas

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1900 Farm Dinners

Cozy up to the table in an authentic farmhouse kitchen, then take a lantern-lit tour of the historic barn. November-December

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Triskaideka Dinners at Tangen Home

Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of the number 13, and Victorians loved to throw parties thumbing their nose at that fear. November only

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Dahl Historic Dinners at Tangen Home

Enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal followed by parlor games in a typical middle-class home. Holiday dinners in December

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Flynn Mansion High-Style Coursed Dinners

Learn how a society family in 1870s Des Moines might have showed off for their most important guests. Resume in March

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Flynn Mansion Teas 

Be our guest at an elegant Victorian tea, served by staff wearing 1870s period dress. Ongoing

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View a full calendar of dinner dates here

FAQ

Our facilities are not food allergen or gluten-free. Please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, or shellfish. Our meals are prepared and served family-style and we are unable to accommodate all food allergy concerns.
Dinners require a minimum number of guests in order to run. In the unusual instance that we fall short of that number, we will contact you at least two weeks in advance to discuss your options for rescheduling.

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