LUNCHEON SEASON

Dates for our "Welcome Back To 1934" and other Summer Vegetarian Luncheons are listed below.  There will be limited dates available this summer due to the number of other events. Please refer back to this page for lunch engagement updates, or any adjustments in pricing.

Due to the number of special interest groups, clubs and motor coach tours already booked for 2008, Mary's City of David's Museum and Tours Summer season will host only two "Welcome Back To 1934" Vegetarian luncheons by reservation.

Luncheon Season Dates

JULY 27 & SEPTEMBER 28

The two dates above are for the "WELCOME BACK TO 1934" Vegetarian lunches OPEN TO THE PUBLIC by RESERVATION. Both events will start at noon and will last approximately 1 hour for dining and an historic review of the dining facility, the chosen menu of the day and history of the colony's agriculture, resort and restaurants from 1908 through 1975.

ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE PRE-PAID for a confirmation and to reserve seating. We cut off numbers at 50. We urge people to call early to make the reservation and to secure their seats with a pre-payment. The meal will cost 14.95, which includes a free pass to the museum, which opens at 1:00PM.

There will be a guided walking tour from the museum beginning at 1:30PM, which is an additional 4.00. You may reserve a place on the walking tour (that is also limited to size) or pay at the museum on the day of, at 1PM.

For further information or to make a reservation:
Email rjtaylor@maryscityofdavid.org or call (269) 925-1601
Monday-Friday, 1-5 PM

The tables and chairs; table service of silverware, plate and glassware are original from Mary's Vegetarian Restaurant on Britain Avenue.  The dining setting will be within the quaint and beautiful Gate of Prayer Synagogue building (1938) that is a part of the Museum and Tours at Mary's City of David, and is decorated in 1930's and 40's advertising, News and popular culture prints of the period. Located on Spring Lane just south of 1158 E. Britain Avenue.  Signs will be posted.

Table water will be provided fresh from the Silver Queen Spring at Eastman Springs.  In fact, ALL beverages and refreshments will be made from the famous Silver Queen Spring water.  The Silver Queen  Spring was developed in 1883.

Recorded music from popular 1930s hits are played on our old 1950s turntable will be provided during the Lunch.

With the price of the meal comes a free pass to the Museum access to the gift shop and the lovely Eastman Springs nature trail.  We offer a Guided Walking Tour from the Museum, at 1:30 PM, for an additional fee, of $4.00.

We sincerely hope to be able to expand our service and add on more available dates in the next season. Please come out and join us as we enter our Second Century.