The "Franklin Tea" will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the W.K. Kellogg Manor House near Hickory Corners.

Prior to tea, vintage automobiles will be available, offering rides to those attending the event. During the tea, a representative from the Gilmore Car Museum will share information about the Franklin Automobile, which boasted the first air-cooled engine. 

Guests may choose to tour the Manor House following the tea.

Cost for the Manor House Tea and tour is $22 for adults and $14 for children aged 2-12 years. Pre-paid reservations are requested. To reserve a table call (269) 671-2400 or e-mail conference@msu.kbs.edu.

Other upcoming Kellogg Manor events include guided tours from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, and Share the Harvest guided tours from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4.

Additional KBS special events may be found on the web at www.kbs.msu.edu.

The W.K. Kellogg Manor House is part of Michigan State University’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station and is located at 3700 East Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners.

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