The evening started with the Grand Marchand continued with various dances such as the Virginia Reel, waltz, polka and quadrille. Most everyone was in period attire...one lady's dress was prettier than the next. The men looked handsome in a variety of dress from military officers to formal gentlemen of by gone times.

The Friends helped throughout the planning of the Ball by working closely with LorettaSpigel, Rockwood Museum Program Coordinator. We helped her locate a band that was affordable, with the catering menu, etc.; but it was really Loretta who worked so very diligently in putting this event together.  Thank you very much Loretta for all your hard work.  The Carriage House was a perfect setting for such an event.

The Friends also held a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, a wine bar and provided a photographer to take pictures in a Victorian vignette setting.  We would be very neglectful if we didn’t thank the many Friends who helped provide wonderful items for the silent auction and donated wine.  We had a wonderful response to our requests and our offerings included Senate cufflinks donated by Senator Chris Coons and a book entitled “History of the United States Capital” donated and inscribed by Senator Tom Carper. We were asked several times during the evening if we would please do it again. It wass suggested we have a Fall Harvest Ball and a Spring Ball. We'll see, but it was a truly fanciful night and a lot of fun.