When:    The evening of Saturday, September 24th a social hour shall commence at 6 and the Ball at 7. Festivities shall last until 11:30.

Where:     The Activity Center of Southwestern College at 2625 E. Cactus Rd. in Phoenix, Arizona

What to Wear:    We highly recommend period style clothing as per the Regency era (1795-1825) but also welcome fashions of the late Georgian era (1780-1795), the Romantic era (1825-1840) and modern evening attire (tuxes or suits for men, long gowns for ladies). Please also see our House Standards below.

Begin an educational journey through historic Regency fashion by clicking here.

You may order an excellent pattern for a ladies’ gown from this location.

Music & Dance:    Live music and simple dances (which we will teach you) will be appropriate as to what one might have expected during the days of Jane Austen and her many characters such as Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennett or Emma Woodhouse as well as such historical figures as Thomas Jefferson, Dolly Madison, Queen Louisa of Prussia, The Duke of Wellington or Napoleon Bonaparte.

Portrayals:    For those who enjoy being “in character”, both historic and fictitious persons of Europe or America are welcome – particularly British aristocrats.

Passes:    In advance, by mail, we request $25 each per pass. The advance special is good for all orders received by September 19th.  For passes the evening of the Ball we shall request a donation of $30 each to support the mission of We Make History.

By mail please send a check, self-addressed, stamped envelope and your email address to We Make History, P.O. Box 12874, Scottsdale, AZ 85267.

By PayPal please use the link below.

Please note that slight extra cost is applied to cover PayPal and postage expenses.

An offer from Lord Scott to the Gentleman of the Family

Aloof? Distant? Protests that he would rather not dance?

Had no intention of coming to the Ball but was “forced” along by the ladies?

Are we describing Mr. Darcy?

Or perhaps we are describing Dad!

I cannot tell you how many times a gentleman has approached me at the end of a Ball and said something like “I really didn’t want to come but my wife (and/or daughter) made me … and I’m so glad she/they did. I haven’t had such a good time in years!”

We Make History is Family Friendly. We love seeing multiple family members of multiple generations enjoying themselves together as they experience the grace, respect, fashion and dance of former times. It is healthy for all in so many ways!

The Pride & Prejudice Ball has always had a great appeal for the ladies … and for discerning gentlemen as well. But to encourage more fathers to join in a special evening for their wives and daughters … thereby making it all the more special … I offer the following…

For every family of four or more who attend the 2011 Pride & Prejudice Ball together, I will gladly cover the cost of father’s pass as my gift to you and a thanks for taking part as a family. In other words, order four (or more) passes for your immediate family and I’ll add dad’s pass gratis.

Whether ordering by mail or by PayPal simply include a note stating “we are paying for “x” amount of passes for our family” … plus “please send one additional pass for father”.

Your servant … and blessed to be so.

Lord Scott of We Make History

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Also upcoming are the Tuscon Barn Dance in October, the Victorian Christmas Ball in November, and the Arizona Centennial Ball in February.  See the We Make History web site for details.