The event will feature a talk by Dr. Emily J. Orlando, a renowned expert on celebrated author Edith Wharton and Associate Professor of English at Fairfield University.
From 2015 to 2017 Dr. Orlando was President of the Edith Wharton Society, served from 2013 to 2016 as Book Review Editor for the Edith Wharton Review,  and currently serves on the Editorial Board of the Edith Wharton Review.
The event will feature a formal traditional English tea for anyone looking to escape everyday life surrounded by the timeless splendor of this iconic National Historic Landmark.