From: "Lisa Rogers" <development@historyisfun.com> Subject: GIRL POWER - 1940'S STYLE! Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:48:40 -0600 Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAuAAAAAAAAAK3VigbsUk1Oj7sxKsHQoSMBAOCm6Y9nvtlBgY5s3HWmKG8AAAAAWxgAABAAAAC6pAjLMgdjT7OeNFApajo0AQAAAAA=@historyisfun.com>
Contact: Lisa Rogers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington County Historical Society
320 S. 5th Avenue
West Bend, WI 53095
262-335-4678
Girl Power - 1940's Style
Girls in 2nd through 5th grades are invited to the Old Courthouse Museum to
celebrate Women's History Month with "Girl Power - 1940's Style." Featuring
women's role on the home front during World War II, this fun morning event
includes Victory Gardens, jitterbugging, Movie Tone Newsreels and many other
blasts from the past. "Girl Power - 1940's Style" takes place Saturday,
March 13, from 8:45 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. This fun activity is presented by
the Washington County Historical Society, The West Bend Library, and the
UW-Extension.
While GI's bravely fought overseas in WWII, girls joined family efforts on
the home front to assure victory. Through authentic artifacts and stories,
today's girls will get a glimpse of life that included sacrifice and
ingenuity. Find out about rationing and shortages, and how growing a
"Victory Garden" was an important part of the war effort.
Girls will also have the opportunity to learn "The Jitterbug," with
Professor Michael Mattek. Professor Mattek teaches ballroom dance at the
University of Wisconsin-Washington County, and will have participants
"Jumpin' and jiving" to the lively beat of 1940's music. There is also an
introduction to newsreels, listening to vintage radio broadcasts and
snacking on applesauce cupcakes. Crafts from the era will also be featured
including piecing together a paper quilt square and stitching a "situpon."
Enrollment for "Girl Power - 1940's Style" is only $15 per girl and includes
the program, materials and snacks. Girls are encouraged to dress in 1940's
era outfits. Visit www.historyisfun.com and download the enrollment form or
call Jessica at the Washington County Historical Society at 262-335-4678. A
Sibling discount is available.
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Lisa A. Rogers
Director of Marketing and Development
Washington County Historical Society
320 S. 5th Avenue
West Bend, WI 53095
262-335-4678
www.historyisfun.com
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