Tacoma History Ball 2026

McMenamins History cordially invites you to the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥 in the historic Spanish Ballroom- a grand affair celebrating the historical costumes of the world 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝟐𝟎, inspired by 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒐𝒏, 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒆 𝑨𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏, 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝑨𝒈𝒆, and more! Whether you love 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 fashion, 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐨 decadence, 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 elegance, 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 styles, or the 𝐄𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 age, don your chosen fashion and dance the night away to classical ballroom music from the 19th century and beyond, performed by The Tricky Brits.
Over the course of this magical evening, you'll get the chance to learn traditional 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 with dance caller Laura Mé Smith, watch a sword fighting demonstration, and fill out your keepsake dance card. There will also be a photo station and time for simply enjoying the music, drinks, and the charming, historical ambience.
Plus...stick around for the after-party with 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐬. Imagine Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Vivaldi supercharged with electronic beats. Party in your powdered wigs and minuet 'til midnight!
This event is 16 years and over.
Food and drinks available for purchase.