Victorian Holiday Traditions: Many of our holiday traditions have their foundation in the Victorian era, including the tradition of a Christmas Tree and sending of Christmas cards. Learn more about the impact the Victorian era had on how we celebrate Christmas today, including the impact of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

Reality and Fantasy: 150 Years of Butler County Weddings: Learn how fashions and wedding customs change as we trace 150 years of weddings in Butler County from the mid-1800s through the 1900s. Explore the history of wedding dresses and learn how white became the fashion, and learn about the celebration of the wedding breakfast.  Presented by BCHS volunteer Sara Butler.

Clothing During the Great War: This talk by BCHS volunteer Sara Butler will explore the uniforms worn by American doughboys during World War I as well as the fashions on the home front.