When: The evening of Saturday, October 11th a social hour shall commence at 6 and the Ball at 7.
Where: The Activity Center of Southwestern College at 2625 E. Cactus Rd. in Phoenix, Arizona
What to Wear: We highly recommend period style clothing as per the Regency era (1795-1825) but also welcome fashions of the late Georgian era (1780-1795), the Romantic era (1825-1840) and modern evening attire (tuxes or suits for men, long gowns for ladies). Please also see our House Standards below.
Begin an educational journey through historic Regency fashion by clicking here.
You may order an excellent pattern for a ladies' gown from this location.
Music & Dance: Live music and simple dances (which we will teach you) will be appropriate as to what one might have expected during the days of Jane Austen and her many characters such as Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennett and Emma Woodhouse as well as such historical figures as Thomas Jefferson, Dolley Madison, The Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Portrayals: For those who enjoy being "in character", both historic and fictitious persons of Europe or America are welcome - particularly British aristocrats.
Passes: In advance, by mail, we request $25 for those ages 21 and over and $20 each for those ages 20 and younger. The advance special is good for all orders received by October 5th. For passes the evening of the Ball we shall request a donation of $30 each.
By mail please send a check, self-addressed, stamped envelope and your email address to We Make History, P.O. Box 12874, Scottsdale, AZ 85267.
By PayPal please use the links below.
Adult Passes
Youth Passes (Under 21)
Please note that an additional fee applies to cover PayPal and postage costs.
An offer from Lord Scott to the Gentleman of the Family
Aloof? Distant? Protests that he would rather not dance?
Had no intention of coming to the Ball but was "forced" along by the ladies?
Are we describing Mr. Darcy?
Or perhaps we are describing Dad!
I cannot tell you how many times a gentleman has approached me at the end of a Ball and said something like "I really didn't want to come but my wife (and/or daughter) made me ... and I'm so glad she/they did. I haven't had such a good time in years!"
We Make History is Family Friendly. We love seeing multiple family members of multiple generations enjoying themselves together as they experience the grace, respect, fashion and dance of former times. It is healthy for all in so many ways!
The Pride & Prejudice Ball has always had a great appeal for the ladies ... and for discerning gentlemen as well. But to encourage more fathers to join in a special evening for their wives and daughters ... thereby making it all the more special ... I offer the following...
For every family of four or more who attend the 2008 Pride & Prejudice Ball I will gladly cover the cost of father's pass as my gift to you and a thanks for taking part as a family. In other words, order four (or more) passes for your immediate family and I'll add dad's pass gratis.
Whether ordering by mail or by PayPal simply include a note stating "we are paying for "x" amount of passes for our family" ... plus "please send one additional pass for father".
Your servant ... and blessed to be so.
Lord Scott of We Make History
House Standards for Historic Balls
We are grateful to our wonderful guests who make the effort with us to create a special ambience and atmosphere of respect. We uphold these standards out of regard for our much-appreciated friends and for the sake of the integrity of our events.
1. The use of either tobacco or alcohol is prohibited.
2. Videotaping is not welcome other than by our house videographer. We work hard to create a special and comfortable historic ambience that all will enjoy. Discreet photography is welcome but please leave video equipment at home.
3. No unauthorized distribution of literature is allowed. Nor is this event an opportunity to recruit persons for purposes either modern or historical. Please allow all of our guests to enjoy the evening in peace. That is why they came.
4. These are historic balls and we ask that even those dressed modern conform to certain historic standards. All clothed in modern attire must be at least at a semi-formal level. Modern gentlemen need to be wearing tuxes or suits. As per historic standards, jackets and ties need to be on at all times. Modern ladies should wear long gowns, preferably at or near ankle length - not short dresses or skirts and blouses.
5. Appropriate footwear is required. (i.e. historic footwear, dress shoes, dancing slippers, ballet flats, etc.) Please no sandals, flip-flops or athletic shoes. For the sake of your safety as well as event ambience dancing barefoot is impermissible.
6. We ask that one not enter to be an observer, chaperone or curiosity seeker without having a ticket and being properly attired.
7. Please either order advance tickets by the publicized cut-off date (in time to be mailed back to you) or be prepared to obtain your tickets at the door (if available) for a higher amount. These events are publicized far in advance in order to serve you well. They do sometimes fill up early.
8. We do not offer refunds or exchanges.
9. Our standard age policy is that ages 13 and up are welcome to participate and that ages 8-12 may participate if parents deem them to be sufficient in manners and maturity. The dress standards for these young ladies and gentlemen are the same as those for adults. (Please see #4 above.)
10. Gracious and respectful conduct & conversation are expected of all, to all and at all times.
11. We desire to be good stewards of the facilities we use, to treat them with care and to leave them in at least as good of condition as when we arrived.
12. For the good of all, any who might consider themselves exempt from any of the above may be asked to leave.
Please also see our “Etiquette & Expectations” page as well as our "All About Us" page.
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