Start: October 7, 2025 1:30 p.m.
End: October 7, 2025 3 p.m.
Location: Alumni CenterLearn more about ALL and how to become a member!
Description: Learn how American women responded to dynamic world events through fashion. And see some actual amazing historic ball gowns, dresses, bell bottoms, swimwear, and lots of hats from the Historic Mary Beeman Costumes Collection from Ball State University.
Presenters:
Melissa Gentry, Supervisor, Paul W. Stout Map Collection, Ball State University Libraries
Sara McKinley, Carnegie Library manager and Archivist for Muncie Public Library
Susan Smith, Archivist, Minnetrista Museum and Gardens
Karen Vincent, Executive Director, Delaware County Historical Society and Delaware County Historian
The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) is a group of retirees and community members interested in continuing to learn and engage with each other on a variety of educational topics. If you're not already a member, feel free to attend a meeting or two to see what we're about before making the commitment. Find out how to join by visiting us at www.bsu.edu/lifelonglearners