4.24.2008

All that Jazz

Here are some great websites to help you find out more about the 1920s, whether you attend our event or not! Thanks to Kara and Shelby for their assistance in locating the sites.

Flapper Fashion
Find out how to get the complete flapper look.

Mind Your Manners
This is a cool interactive game to test your knowledge of how to behave in 1920s society.

Slang
Discover if you're the bee's knees or just all wet! And if this page doesn't have enough slang for you, here's another one.

Food
Many popular national brands started in the 20s, including Kool-Aid, Gerber's baby food, and Velveeta cheese!

Dancing the Charleston
The video quality is not great, but the teen in this YouTube video teaches the solo Charleston very nicely. And the guy who posted a response video has some cool moves too, and does it in amazing pants!

Music
Stream music of the era over your computer thanks to the 1920's Radio Network.

The Roaring 20s
This comprehensive website covers all aspects of the 20s, including science, entertainment, and world news.

1920s: Roar or Yawn?
What was it really like to live during this era?

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