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Canton program to explore customs, sights and sounds of travel in 1890s

Posted 3/28/11

CANTON -- A March 30 program in the Canton Free Library will bring to life the customs, sights and sounds of travel in late 19th century New York. Mary Jeanne Bialas, director of Victorian Whispers, …

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Canton program to explore customs, sights and sounds of travel in 1890s

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CANTON -- A March 30 program in the Canton Free Library will bring to life the customs, sights and sounds of travel in late 19th century New York.

Mary Jeanne Bialas, director of Victorian Whispers, an educational program development agency, will explore the preparations of a wealthy Victorian industrialist and his wife as they get ready to take a trip.

Learn about the joys and hardships of travel around the state in the late 1890s and help unpack luggage filled with antique and vintage undergarments, outer garments, shoes and accessories..

The 6:30 p.m. program is free and open to the public.