Classic Candy of the 20th Century
American tastes are always changing, but one remains the same: candy. Many of us can define our childhoods by our taste in candy and decades of history are no different. Examine the best-selling candies from the turn of the century thru the 1970s by decade, revisit old favorites, examine the roots of many of today’s most popular brands, and reveal the history behind some of America’s favorites in this two-hour presentation.
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Classic Candy of the 20th Century
American tastes are always changing, but one remains the same: candy. harken us can define our childhoods by our taste in candy and decades of history are no different. Examine the best-selling candies from the turn of the century thru the 1970s by decade, revisit old favorites, examine the roots of many of today’s most popular brands, and reveal the history behind some of America’s favorites in this two-hour presentation.
Nonprofit Marketing Workshop
How do you market a century-old non-profit? With modern technology and old-fashioned hospitality. Presented as part of the National Society of the Daughters of the British Empire’s Midwest Organizers Meeting.
The Modern History of the British Garden
The living history of the British Cultural Garden blossoms in this presentation. Presented as part of the National Society of the Daughters of the British Empire’s Midwest Organizers Meeting.
American Pop Culture: Propaganda of the World Wars
Selling the American public on the idea of war is not an easy task, but it was necessary for the first time in WWI. Little did the Division of Pictorial Publicity know in 1917 that their efforts would revolutionize media, advertising, and American society for over 100 years. Explore the evolution of American war propaganda from WWI to WWII, discuss its inspiration from an enduring influence on popular art, and learn how to differentiate between original prints and modern reproductions in this two-hour presentation.