Christmas in America from the 1940s through the 1960s meant aluminum trees, department store Santas and TV specials. Every kid wanted an Easy Bake Oven, a G.I. Joe or a Slinky. Look back at this optimistic era in a fun illustrated lecture, using photos, ads, greeting cards and catalogs to explore why this era was a turning point for how we celebrate the holidays.

In person event / FREE for Members / $5 for guests

SAVE THE DATE – Registration to come…

1 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7, at the Elgin History Museum