Dinner with George & Martha: Be Our Guest “In the Room Where It Happens” is an immersive evening celebrating early American history through dining, music and storytelling.

Guests will enjoy an 18th-century-inspired dinner featuring recipes from Mount Vernon, period music by Muster Grounds Musick, a traditional fife and drum corps, a cash bar featuring 18th-century-inspired cocktails and a selection of bourbons, and a special presentation by George and Martha Washington offering a glimpse into the lives, leadership and personal stories of America’s first presidential couple.

George Washington will be portrayed by Daniel Shippey, who also portrays America’s first president in The American Miracle.

Doors open at 6 p.m., with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the Washingtons take the stage at 7:15 p.m.

Each dinner ticket includes one complimentary drink ticket for an alcoholic beverage, with additional beverages available for purchase.

Pending weather, dinner will be be held outdoors in the alley beside The Jackson Theatre, transformed with period décor to create a memorable colonial setting.

 Tickets: $76

This event is part of The Jackson Theatre’s ongoing America 250 programming, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States through engaging historical experiences that bring the nation’s past to life.

Sponsored by the Historic Jonesborough Arts Foundation and McLeod Organics.

Purchase tickets at TheJacksonTheatre.com or call 423-788-4909 for more information.