Tea Party to Honor Mrs. Mary Griggs Burke

Mrs. Mary Griggs Burke was an influential conservationist, philanthropist and part-time resident of the Cable Area for much of her life. From her summer estate at Forest Lodge on the south shore of Lake Namakagon, she developed a deep love of and desire to protect the natural beauty of the Northwoods. A Tea Party at the Forest Lodge Boathouse will be held in her honor on Thursday, August 24, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Forest Lodge is nine miles east of Cable off Garmisch Road.

'I am glad more people are enjoying the beauty of nature- but only if people value the land and treat it with respect can they preserve what they enjoy' --On The Land, Mary Griggs Burke, 1999

Mrs. Burke was influential in many circles, and the tea party is being co-hosted by the Cable Natural History Museum, Northland College, and the Cable-Namakagon Historical Museum.  The afternoon will begin with a tour of the history and architectural design of the Forest Lodge Historic District, led by MaryJo Gingras, Outreach Program Coordinator at Northland College. The estate is nestled among 872 acres of old growth forest in the heart of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and along Lake Namakagon’s pristine shoreline. The tour will end in the scenic boathouse for delicious, old-fashioned refreshments. Throughout the afternoon, you’ll learn more about Mrs. Burke’s fascinating life and visionary philanthropy. Perhaps you’ll also be inspired to make your own mark as an influential woman. 

For this old-timey event, hat and gloves encouraged. Registration is required by August 17, and costs $30 Museum member/$35 non-member. To register, call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or visit their online registration system at cablemuseum.org.