View of Yosemite
Valley
by Thomas Hill
1865
View of Yosemite
Valley in 1865 by Thomas Hill will hang in
Statuary Hall during the Inaugural Luncheon.
The View of Yosemite Valley is on loan from the New York Historical Society and was a gift
from Charles T. Harbeck to the New York Historical Society. Thomas
Hill painted the View of
Yosemite Valley to commemorate President
Abraham Lincoln's signing of the 1864 Yosemite Grant which set aside
Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias as a public
reserve.
First Course
Seafood Stew
paired with
Duckhorn Vineyards,
2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
Second Course
A Brace of American Birds
(pheasant and duck)
served with Sour Cherry Chutney and
Molasses Sweet Potatoes
paired with
Goldeneye,
2005 Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
Third Course
Apple Cinnamon Sponge Cake and
Sweet Cream Glacé
paired with
Korbel Natural "Special Inaugural
Cuvée," California Champagne
The seafood stew consists of lobster,
shrimp, scallops, and black cod topped with a dome of puff pastry.
Catered place settings for 232
congressional leaders, Cabinet designees, and Supreme Court justices.
National Statuary Hall/The Old Hall of
the House - "Statuary Hall is one of the most popular rooms in the
Capitol. It is visited by thousands of tourists each day and continues to
be used for ceremonial occasions. Special events held in the room include
activities honoring foreign dignitaries and presidential
luncheons." - Architect of the Capitol
