monroe county history museum
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“Clothing of the 18th Century” will be presented by Karyn Albers & Kim Barber
Monroe County History Museum 724 Elaine Drive, WaterlooJune 26, 2021, 1:30 P.M. – “Clothing of the 18th Century” will be presented by Karyn Albers & Kim Barber”. Women of the 18th century, much like us, needed clothing for warmth and comfort. Again, much like us, ideas of warmth and comfort were quickly abandoned when fashion came into play. Clothing played differing roles…
“Grow Up St. Louis” by Jim Merkel
June 12, 2021, 1:30 P.M. - “Grow Up St. Louis” by Jim Merkel. This is the definitive look at what it was like to be a kid in St. Louis from 1900 to the present. Jim Merkel, who previously wrote four books about St. Louis, started by interviewing more than 100 people who grew up…
“Spending Time Trapping!” by Walter Byerley
May 2, 2021, 1:30 P.M. – “Spending Time Trapping!” by Walter Byerley. Walter or as he is better known “Butch” spends a lot of time trapping and has had the opportunity to learn a lot about the animals of Monroe County including their habits and habitats. He will be explaining what is involved in trapping,…