Hoopskirts to Flappers: Connecticut Fashion, 1860's - 1930's

The Colebrook Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, May 4th at 3:00 PM. It will take place at the Town Hall Meeting Room, located at 562 Colebrook Road in Colebrook Center.  After the (brief) business portion of the meeting there will be a special presentation - “Hoopskirts to Flappers: Connecticut Fashion, 1860’s – 1930’s”.

A woman born in 1850 who lived for eighty years would have seen fashion change dramatically in her lifetime. This program will trace how women’s clothing transitioned from the iron reign of the hoopskirt to the relative freedom of the flapper dress.  The presenter will be Ms. Annie O’Brien, a Museum Educator at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.

Ms. O’Brien develops and teaches educational programs for school and adult audiences. She formerly worked as a classroom teacher in the Avon Public School District and as a historic interpreter at the Mark Twain House and Museum. She holds a B.A. in Education from Miami University and an M.A. in Holistic Learning from The Graduate Institute of CT.

Following the presentation will be a social hour with refreshments. All are most welcome to attend.