Performers

“Bewitched: Styles During The Time Of The Salem Witch Trials” Do you love learning about the Salem Witch Trials of the 1690s? Join us for an afternoon of discovering what the folks of Salem,

“Cocktail Culture: The Mad Men Era” Cocktail parties in the home have been popular since the 1920s, after the onset of Prohibition. Join us for a look at cocktail culture fashion as we travel

“Evolution of the Wedding Gown” Enter the world of brides from the past and learn about what they wore during their first day of marriage. We will discuss both celebrity and royal weddings,

“Fashion and the First Lady” During the course of history, the First Ladies of America have been watched, admired, copied, sometimes criticized, and followed for their fashion and style.

“Fashion During Queen Victoria’s Reign” Travel with us through time as we explore the fashions of men and women during Queen Victoria’s reign from 1837 to 1901. The Victorian

“The Fashions of Downton Abbey Are you a fan of Downton Abbey? Would you love to know more about the fashions of the period? If so, join us for an informative presentation about the lives and

“Fashions of the Civil War Period If you are a fan of Gone with the Wind, Mercy Street, or anything else associated with the Civil War Period, please join us for an exciting trip to the early

“The Gilded Age” Are you fascinated with the idea of mansions termed “summer cottages” by the wealthy of Newport? Would you like to learn more about the dress and lifestyle of

“The Golden Age of Hollywood” Fashion on the silver screen during the ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s was not only glamorous and influential, but also was enjoyed as an “escape”

“History of Beauty & Cosmetics“ Do you wonder where cosmetics originated and how they evolved through the years? If so, join us as we explore the origins of makeup and the ways in which

“The History of Women’s Undergarments” Corsets, and girdles, and bustles, oh my! Ever wonder how women managed to survive the tortured silhouettes of the Renaissance, Baroque or Victorian

“The Pride & Prejudice of Fashion: Clothing Styles of the Jane Austen Era” Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen as we wander through the wardrobes of some of Miss Austen’s

“The Roaring ‘20s” Are you curious about the flappers of the 1920s? Although we tend to think of flappers when we think of dress from this period, not every woman dressed this way.

“Shoes Through The Decades” Are you curious about the footwear of years gone by? If so, join us as we explore the evolution of shoes from the reign of Queen Victoria through the decades

“Steampunk Fashion” What is Steampunk? A mix of Victorian elements with those of the steam age comprise the main theme of steampunk fashion. Victorian corsets, petticoats, and lace blend

“Style For The Golden Years” Style is eternal! As we age, we may think that style no longer matters and that we shouldn’t worry about expressing ourselves with fashion. I disagree!

“STYLING WITH VINTAGE & THRIFTED FASHION“ Did you know that you can create a unique wardrobe that suits your “style personality” without breaking the bank? Join us for this

Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Mary Quant, Biba, and the list goes on! Discover the fashions of the Swingin’ Sixties, beginning with the Mod styles of London, traveling through the hippy era, and culminating

“Tudor Fashion” Step back in time to King Henry VIII’s reign and view the fascinating fashions of the period. Travel past Henry’s time to observe the styles of the Tudors who

“Wartime Fashion” Have you ever wondered what changes in fashion occurred during WWI and WWII? Despite wartime shortages and restrictions, men and women managed to dress in style. How did