Sharing teacups and stories at the Waltham Museum

About two dozen guests gathered at The Waltham Museum on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 9, for tea and storytelling. One of the museum’s galleries was transformed into a cozy tea salon, with round tables dressed in white linens and decorated with flowers, gold‑rimmed plates, and glasses filled with cucumber sandwiches, scones, and bite‑sized pastries. A few guests donned elegant hats. Former city councilor Sally Collura, former owner of The Tea Leaf on Moody Street, prepared the refreshments and steeped pots of tea, including a fragrant rooibos‑almond blend with hints of marzipan.

It was all part of the museum’s “Every Teacup Has a Story” event, which invited guests to bring a favorite teacup—whether a cherished heirloom, a travel memento, or simply one that brings a smile—and share the story behind it. The gathering proved an inviting way for friends and newcomers alike to connect through memories and shared traditions.