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Join us as the 8th Countess of Carnarvon discusses the art of hosting and entertaining at her lavish home, Highclere Castle — setting of the hit television series Downton Abbey. As she chats with Canadian author and historian Christopher McCreery, you’ll learn about some of Highclere’s most celebrated guests, including famous Canadians who enjoyed the 4th Earl of Carnarvon’s hospitality in the 1860s. Be sure to don your spring best as you join Lady Carnarvon for an afternoon tea and biscuit.

The conference is titled Entertaining at the Real Downton Abbey: Canadians at Highclere Castle.

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Entertaining at the Real Dowton Abbey: Canadians at Highclere Castle: A conversation with Lady Carnarvon presented by the Canadian Museum of History.
This special program is presented within institutions members of the History Museums Network, a Canada-wide network of institutions dedicated to the sharing and preservation of history.

Note: The $10 fee includes: access to the event, tea and biscuit. It does not include access to the Museum's exhibitions and collections. Tickets are not refundable.