Historical Society plans costume exhibit

The Geauga County Historical Society announced it will host the grand opening of the 2017 costume exhibition titled “The Best of the Best.”

Each costume to be exhibited has been selected from the Historical Society’s extensive collection of antique and vintage clothing. The featured items will consist of articles of clothing made as early as the 1830’s and as recently as the 1970’s.

The grand opening will be noon to 4 p.m., May 20, and advance reservations are required. The program will take place in the Society’s exhibit space in the Law House and in the Church on the Green, both buildings located are on the grounds of Century Village Museum in Burton Village.

The speaker for the day will be Dixie Lee Davis, and her talk is titled “Fashion Trends Through the Years.” The talk will be given at noon, followed by a luncheon at 1 p.m., and a tour of the exhibit at around 2.

The exhibit and grand opening has been created by the Textile Committee of the Society. The cost of the program is $30 per person, with the proceeds benefiting the committee in its preservation activities and its educational efforts. Seating is limited so consider making reservation as soon as possible.

The exhibit will continue to be available for public viewing throughout the summer and early fall of 2017 on Friday afternoons.

To place a reservation, or for more information, call Century Village Museum at 440-834-1492.