It's not often we get to sip on craft cocktails and play dress-up. But we take every chance we get. Thanks to Dallas Heritage Village, we had a ball at the first-ever History With a Twist: A Celebration of the American Cocktail fundraiser.
The evening took us back to a time when fringed dresses were the norm, and drinking was always on the agenda. To complement the theme, Prohibition-style cocktails — courtesy of mixologist Michael Martensen — were flowing like wine throughout the night.
Snazzy-looking guests — including Barbara and Jim McDermott, Anna and Jim Mitchell, Ann McGovern, Jade Graves, Scott Smith, Elsa Nelson, Christine and Eric Hall, Jen and Tony Campiti, and Lacy and Kelley Winsor — strolled through the village's historical grounds as they sipped Martensen's specialty drinks and savored small bites.
During the night, attendees snapped pictures in the photo booth and learned old-school moves from Rhythm Room dance instructors. But perhaps more important, with generous bids in the silent auction, they helped raise big bucks for the hands-on history museum that educates citizens about life in Dallas from 1840-1910.
"This event is a step outside the box for Dallas Heritage Village," said Don Baynham, chairman of the board. "And everyone had a great time."
Lacy Winsor, Kelley Winsor
Myrna and Bob Schlegel, Margot Perot.Photo by Tamytha Cameron and Kelly Alexander
Peter and Amy Baldwin, John and Debbie Tolleson, Kacy and Carter Tolleson.Photo by Tamytha Cameron and Kelly Alexander
