The Irving Heritage Society to Host 46th Annual Vintage Valentine Tea
Annual Celebration Models the Original Housewarming Party in 1914
Irving— January 16, 2025 — There is a buzz in the air, as members of the Irving Heritage Society prepare to host their 47th Annual Vintage Valentine Tea! The party, a re-creation of the original Housewarming Party held in 1914, is one of the organization’s favorites. The event will take place on Sunday, February 16, 2025, as guests are invited to come and go from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Heritage House located at 303 South O’Connor Road. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to wear festive Valentine apparel.
Historic touches define the Vintage Valentine Tea
The original homeowners, C. P. and Virginia Tucker Schulze celebrated their new home with a Valentine-themed Housewarming Party, as reported in the Irving Index, on February 19, 1914. The article described in detail the decorations, featuring floral arrangements with dark red roses, paper hearts, cupids and arrows throughout the House. Guests will experience similar décor for the Vintage Valentine Tea. Refreshments will feature sandwiches and sweets made from original recipes, served from antique teacups and vintage silver pieces.
Schulze Home is now Heritage House
The Schulze House was built in 1912 and is one of Irving’s oldest residences. C. P. Schulze was the brother of J. O. Schulze, co-founder of Irving in 1903. The home was deeded to the City of Irving to be used as a tour home in 1975 as a bicentennial gift by the Schulze heirs. After a small amount of restoration, the home was completely furnished with original Schulze (both J. O. and C. P.) family antiques, and gifts and loans from other Irving families. The Heritage House was designated as a Texas State Historical Landmark in 1986.