MILFORD, PA — It’s history of the fun and foretelling kind at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 in the Foundation Room of the Columns Museum.

The evening includes a cabaret-style musical offering with Patricia Durante and Collin Maier, some delightful sweets and savories to amuse the palate, a complimentary glass of wine or beer, and private tarot readings by Mme. Veronica and Mlle. Ann Marie for those who wish.

Mme. Juliette Peirce was the wife of philosopher Charles Saunders Peirce, who resided in nearby Westfall Twp. in the home known to them as “Arisbe.” The philosopher had every intention of making the home a place for somewhat of a think tank, where many of the great minds of the time could meet and discuss theories and philosophies still new and uncharted, according to the Pike County Historical Society. Juliette, who was Charles’ second wife, was a woman of mystery and intrigue. She supported her husband wholeheartedly until his death and admired him profoundly. She was cloaked in a shroud of mystery, as no one is clear about where she came from. She claimed to possess a deck of Tarot cards which were used to foretell the downfall of Napoleon; she often did tarot readings for local charities. In the spirit of Madame Peirce, we offer a celebration that we believe she would have enjoyed! 

A fee of $50 per person includes the show, libation, sweets and savories, and the reading. 

Reservations are required; call 570/296-8126 or email pikemuse@ptd.net. Tickets can be purchased online at pikehistorical.org or on Facebook at the Columns Museum.