The Women?s Council of the Geneva Historical Society presents speaker Mary Jeanne Bialas with the program ?Trunks and Travel, A 19th-Century Journey in New York State? on Saturday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter?s Episcopal Church, 151 Genesee Street, Geneva.
The audience is part of the program in this lecture, which brings to life the customs, sights, and sounds of travel in late-19th-century New York State. Participants will learn about transportation modes, rules and etiquette of the road, proper attire, and Victorian social expectations as they follow the travel preparations of a wealthy Victorian industrialist and his wife. This program includes an exhibit of post-Civil War travel outer garments and accessories for men, women, and children.
Ms. Bialas is the Director of Victorian Whispers, an educational program development agency and was for many years a high school English/Drama instructor.
This program, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities Speakers in the Humanities program. Please call the Geneva Historical Society at 315-789-5151 for further information