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FURTHER INFORMATION

The Hall
The ball will be held in the auditorium of the Holliston Town Hall, a charming nineteenth century hall in a large white clapboard building with a memorial to American Servicemen in front.

Dancing
Enjoy an evening of contradances, quadrilles, waltzes and polkas taught and directed by Barbara M. Pugliese. Attire of the 1860s, civilian or military, is required for this event. Live music will be supplied by Spare Parts: Bill Matthiesen, Liz Stell and friend. Dance cards will be distributed at the beginning of the ball. Note: late arrival will limit the availability of prospective partners whose cards may already have been filled. The ballroom will open at 7:30 pm and dancing will start at 8 pm.

Dance Workshop
A free dance workshop for this ball will be held at the Holliston Town Hall (the ball site) from 3 to 5 pm on the day of the ball.

Music
We are pleased to announce that the music will be provided by The fine Musicians of Spare Parts: William Matthiessen, Elizabeth Stell and Frank Orsini.

Purchasing Tickets
Admission is $30 for adults and $15 for students (with id). You can register and pay on-line; payment can be made with either a credit card or a check. If you do not wish to register and pay on-line you can call the number above to reserve a place by phone. Admission may also be paid at-the-door ($5 surcharge per person). Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

Directions
From Mass Turnpike (I-90): Take Exit 13 to Rt. 30 West and follow to Rt. 126 South. Rt. 126 will bring you into Holliston. Look for Police Station on left after Rt. 16 joins Rt. 126. Town Hall will be on the right about 1/2 mile from Police Station.
 
From Rt. 128 (Rt. I95): Exit onto Rt.16 west. Follow through Wellesley, Natick and Sherborn until you reach Holliston. Look for Police Station on left after Rt. 126 joins Rt.16. Town Hall will be on the right about 1/2 mile from Police Station.
 
From Rt. 495 South: Take Exit 20, go to end of ramp and turn right. Follow to set of lights (get in left lane) and take left turn on Fortune Blvd. Travel up and over the hill to the second traffic light and take a left onto Rt. 16. Continue on Rt. 16 east, into Holliston and through downtown. Town Hall will be on the left after the large white church with the green out front.
 
From Rt. 495 North: Take Exit 19, go to the end of the ramp and take a left. Follow to set of lights (get in right lane) and take right turn on Beaver St.. Follow to next set lights and turn right on Rt. 16. Continue on Rt. 16 east, into Holliston and through downtown. Town Hall will be on the left after the large white church with the green out front.

Dress
Attire appropriate to the Civil War period is required for this ball.
 
Gentlemen in uniforms of both sides of that great conflict are welcome. Gentlemen in civilian dress should ideally be in full formal wear, consisting of black tailcoat (modern or period style) white or black vest and black trousers. Frock coats and cutaways are a viable alternative to tailcoats.
 
Hats should not be worn in the hall. White gloves should be worn throughout the evening, except when taking refreshments. Sidearms, sabres and spurs may not be worn in the hall, nor will there be a secure place to check them. hobnails and heel plates must be covered by heavy tape or moleskin to protect the floors. Plain modern shoes are a preferable substitute.
 
Ladies should ideally be in ball or evening gowns of the style worn in the first half of the 1860s. Day dresses of the style worn in the 1860s are a fine alternative for ladies who have not yet acquired a ball gown. Ladies who are willing to make available spare elements of evening or day wear, as well as ladies who wish to borrow these, should call hthe phone number listed above.
 
Ladies should wear comfortable dancing shoes with low or no heels. Wrist-length white gloves should be worn throughout the evening, except when taking refreshments.
 
Children should be dressed fittingly for the period, and are expected to display adult manners.
 
More information on period costuming is available on our costuming page. The hall will open at 6:30pm.

Dressing at the Hall
Changing space is limited at this hall. If at all possible we encourage attendees to arrive fully dressed.