Saint Patrick’s Day: McDermott’s Handy
100th Anniversary of Riverton Public School
John McCormick created a Power Point presentation of the history of the current building, as well as previous school buildings here in Riverton.
The presentation, held at Riverton School’s gym/all purpose room, invited current and former alumni and staff to share in the celebration. Special events are planned throughout the year at the school district.
Afternoon Tea with Mrs. Lincoln’s Coterie
Riverton welcomed Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of President Lincoln, to the New Leaf Tea Room for a special afternoon. Guests were treated to an exquisite lunch tea, complete with a Civil War reenactment by actor Joann Tufo who protrayed a compelling Mrs. Lincoln. The historically accurate and emotionally moving performance by Ms. Tufo brought rears to the eyes of guests upon hearing the tale of personal loss by the President’s wife who outlived three of her four sons and lost her husband to an assassin’s bullet. The public education program was jointly sponsored by the HSR, and the New Leaf Tea Room and Gift Shoppe. A special note of thanks to Phyllis Rodgers for hosting the program at her tea room in Riverton.