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  • Cameo Ballroom

    1948 Ball in the Cameo Ballroom

On April 15, 1948, The Greenbrier — which had been transformed into an Army hospital during World War II, before receiving a makeover from renowned New York decorator Dorothy Draper — reopened to the public with a grand party, which included a memorable ball in Cameo Ballroom. Life Magazine called the party, “The most lavish on-the-house party of the century,” and guests included the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Bing Crosby and members of the Kennedy, DuPont, Pulitzer and Vanderbilt families. That party will be recreated with a ball that includes music, dancing, fine fashion, drinks and celebration, just as it was more than 75 years ago.

Pricing

$130 per person
Gratuity, tax, and Historic Preservation Fund are additional.

Policies & Must-Know Information

  • Reservations must be canceled at least 24 hours before the time of the activity. Guests will be charged the full cost of the activity if cancellation occurs within 24 hours of the start of the activity.
  • This event is open to registered overnight guests only.

Reserve Your Spot

Reservations Required

January 10, 2025
6:00pm – 8:30pm

+1 844-837-2466

Menu
A tribute to the Diamond Ball menu served in our Cameo Ballroom
April 17, 1948
Seafood Display
New England Oysters and Little Neck Clams on the Half Shell
Poached Shrimp Cocktail
Crab Claws
Cocktail and Luis Sauces, Lemons, Melba Toast
Winter Garden Crudité
Greenbrier Valley Ranch
Sliced Fresh Fruit
Cold Food
Heart of Boston Lettuce
Roquefort Dressing, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Radishes, Carrots
Brie, Gruyère, Port du Salut and Gorgonzola Cheeses
Water Crackers and Fresh Fruit
Chicken Liver Pâté
Crostini
Salami, Sopresatta, Bresaola
Dinner Rolls, Cornbread, Muffins
Salted Butter, Green Tomato Piccalilli
Olives, Gherkins, Pickled Cherry Peppers and Okra
Hot Food
Potage St. Germain
Split Pea Soup, Bacon, Carrots, Onions and Leeks
Lemon Sole Amandine
Virginia Ham
Mushroom Medley
Grilled NY Strip Steaks
Maître d’ Hôtel Butter
Baked Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, and Boiled Potatoes
Butter, Sour Cream, Green Onion, Bacon
Green Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Desserts
Greenbrier Peach Trifle
Fancy Cookies
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Baked Alaska
Washington Cream Pie
Chocolate Fudge Cake