Fashion Show

On May 6th we attended the Howell Living History Farm's 4th annual Fashion Show. What has impressed me most about this event is that each year there is a new twist to the theme of fashion throughout the years.

The idea was born out of a weekend event where reenactors get together to learn from each other and from the various historic sites in the area. At the end of the event reenactors put on their work clothes and had a fashion show. Someone from Howell was at the event. That person thought wouldn't this be a lot of fun to do for the public.

The first year (2008) it was a collection of people from mostly NJ historic sites. The focus seemed to be on the different clothing.

The second year (2009) a story was written about the people of Pleasant Valley (where Howell Living History Farm) is located.

The third year (2010) highlighted both military throughout the years and education as it evolved in the town. No military education was involved.

This year's theme was women in local history from Molly Pitcher to Alice Paul. There was also a costume event. Ashley took home some local honey and a book about the NJ Women's History Trail as a prize and I won the same book as well as maple syrup made from trees at Howell Living History Farm.