Lectures & Lunch: Jessica Fellowes

On Wednesday, October 4, 2017, author Jessica Fellowes will host a morning and afternoon lecture, as well as a special luncheon, as part of the program companion series for the Lightner Museum's special exhibit: Dressing Downton: Changing Fashions for Changing Times. Jessica Fellowes is an expert on all things "Downton Abbey." She has written several books about the award-winning series, and is the niece of series creator Julian Fellowes.

The morning lecture is entitled Downton Abbey: At Home with the Family, and will focus on the parallels between the show's Grantham family lifestyle and the lifestyles of guests at the Alcazar Hotel (now the Lightner Museum) in its golden era. This lecture will begin at 10:30 a.m. and conclude at 11:30 a.m.

The afternoon lecture is entitled Downton Abbey: Behind the Green Baize Doors, which will focus on the lives of staff members at the Alcazar Hotel in its early days, touching on how their lives may have been similar to the "downstairs" characters (the staff) in "Downton Abbey." This lecture will begin at 3 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m. Both lectures will be held in the Flagler Room at Flagler College.

An intermission luncheon will be held in the Flagler College Solarium from noon to 2 p.m. Guests will enjoy views of the city's historic district and the former Alcazar Hotel over a delicious lunch with host Jessica Fellowes. Attendees even have the opportunity to share a table with Ms. Fellowes during this special event. 

Admission: $50 for the morning lecture, $50 for the afternoon lecture. $100 per person for the luncheon, or $150 per person for a seat at Jessica Fellowes' table during the luncheon.

When: Wednesday, October 4, 2017. The morning lecture starts at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon begins at noon and ends at 2 p.m. The afternoon lecture is from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Flagler College is located at 74 King Street in the historic district of St. Augustine, FL. The lectures will be held in the Flagler Room. The luncheon will be held in the Flagler College Solarium.

For more information about this event, or to purchase tickets, please visit here.