Join us for a delightful picnic and celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. Enjoy the sea breeze, classic lawn games, and readings from Austen’s works. Light refreshment will be served.

Dress: 1790s-1820s – Regency/Napoleonic/Empire, Jane Austen, Bridgerton, Miss Austen

Recommendations for Regency/Napoleonic/Empire costuming:

Books/Patterns:

• Laughing Moon
• Black Snail Patterns Regency 1790-1820’s Women’s Dresses and Spencers
• Black Snail Patterns 1700-1820’s Menswear
• Past Patterns
• American Duchess Books & Patterns
• Patterns of Fashion 1: c. 1720-1860 by Janet Arnold
• SimplicityS9434 Regency Era Style Dresses
• Simplicity S8941 1790-1800’s Open Robe Dress by American Duchess
• Folkwear Empire Dress
• Out of Portrait hat patterns
• Fig Leaf Patterns
• Kannik’s Korner Patterns

Stores/Shops:

• American Duchess Shoes
• Dames a la Mode Jewelry
• Regency Couture
• Shocking Bad Hats