Join us for EqualiTEA - a Turning Point hosted by the Lorton Prison Museum featuring the Lucy Burns Gallery, a unique program that connects you to the history of the suffrage movement at the Workhouse Arts Center. Come celebrate the fearless women who fought for the right to vote and were imprisoned at our site! Tickets required.

The Woman's Suffrage Movement started with an afternoon ladies' tea, but it wasn't always so civil. On the night of November 14, 1917, several suffragists who were arrested while protesting were brought to the Occoquan Workhouse. These women experienced what was known as the Night of Terror. Following our tea service, guests will learn more about this fateful night and why it was considered a turning point in the fight for voting rights.

On Sunday, November 15, at 2 PM, enjoy a special tea service provided by tea enthusiast Nancy Rodriguez of Cup & Crown. Learn how suffragists used tea and tea parties for planning and fundraising as you sip specially selected teas. The program concludes with a guided tour of the museum, featuring the exhibit on the suffragists who were imprisoned at the Workhouse in 1917.

 Meet: Mues Gallery, 1st Floor, W16

Time: 2 PM
Age Requirement: Participants must be 12 years of age and older.

Ticket Information:

• Early Bird: $39.50 (available before October 13, 2026)

• Regular: $45 (on sale until Noon on Friday, November 13, 2026)

 Can make it in November? That’s OK - mark your calendar for Sunday, February 7, 2027 for our Galentines EqualiTEA!

Important Notes on Tea Service:

• Pastries served contain wheat, dairy, and eggs. We cannot accommodate dietary substitutions at this time.

• Decaf and/or herbal tea options will be available.

• No discounts are available for participants who choose not to consume the food or beverages offered.

• Tea service starts promptly at 2 PM, ticket holders are encouraged to arrive early. Service last roughly an hour and is followed by the museum tour, which is also roughly an hour in duration.