Children used to wear the same white dresses, regardless of gender. But clothing styles and color preferences shifted in the ...

Step back in time with the Jefferson County Historical Society and explore the evolution of fashion with the textile collection. Showcasing styles from the mid-19th century to the late 20th century.

In the mid-19th century, French poet Charles Baudelaire opined that fashion wasn’t merely ornamental, it was a mirror reflecting the spirit of the age. This continues to be true today.