Living History Programs
Why not invite the Major, Josephine, and Aunt Effie to speak at your school, club,
or next meeting?
Most of our programs last approximately one hour and are performed in character, wearing period attire.
Any program or combination of programs can be customized to suit the interests of your group.
Available programs:
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"The Under the Skirt Tour"
Presented by Karen Jessee & Roxanna Hurst. We begin with Aunt Effie wearing her only her unmentionables.
As Miss Josephine dresses Aunt Effie, she discusses, makeup, grooming, and hair for the Victorian gentlewoman.
Miss Josephine then proceeds, as she dresses Aunt Effie, to take the audience through the maze of clothing
that was worn under the skirt of the lady of fashion in 1864.
“Cameo Appearances”
Presented by Thomas Tear as Charles McGuire. This program includes a display of museum quality Victorian
Hair Work Jewelry, Portrait Jewelry, Mourning Jewelry, and Cameos. The program addresses a few of the popular
myths of the era and discusses how the jewelry was made and worn. We also look a the changing idea of female
beauty as realized by the art of the cameo.
“Brace Yourself”
Presented by Thomas Tear. A look at the fashionable clothing and etiquette of a Victorian gentleman
circa 1864. As with the, “Under the Skirt Tour” this programs includes dressing a live model in reproduction
garments. This program can be combined with “The Under the Skirt Tour.”
“Civil War Fashion Show”
An overview of Victorian clothing and foundations from day dresses to ball gowns, displayed on live models
with commentary by our staff.
Historic Clothing Displays
We also have available for your convenience displays of historic reproduction anti-bellum clothing
from day clothes to evening wear. We can also offer commentary and insights to how the clothing was
made and worn.
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