March 4, 2005 - "In Her Shoes" Special Exhibit Opens March 11th at the St. Lucie County Historical Museum

"In Her Shoes," an exhibit highlighting the fashions, lifestyles and roles of women in the early 1900s through 1940 opens March 11th at the St. Lucie County Historical Museum in Fort Pierce.

"In Her Shoes" celebrates St. Lucie County's 1905-2005 Centennial, as well as National Women's History Month held in March. The artifact-rich exhibit features dozens of original clothing, fashion and handiwork items reflecting the changes in the lifestyles and roles of women in the early 20th century.

"The exhibit will highlight fabulous articles from the Museum's extensive textile collection, as well as vintage articles contributed by our staff and volunteers. These artifacts detail many aspects of the story of women's changing fashions through the early 1900s," according to Brynn Batsche, curator of the "In Her Shoes" exhibit. This special exhibit will run through the end of May.

Three women's programs held in March at the Museum will also complement the exhibit:

On Saturday, March 12, Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to "At Home with History" to discover the home life of pioneer and Seminole girls and women here in Florida 100 years ago. The Scouts will enjoy old-fashioned games, toys, and crafts, help with the everyday chores, listen to Seminole legends and Florida folktales. Scouts will also enjoy the baking and cooking of years past and celebrate the March 12th birthday of the Girl Scouts. Reservations are required.

On Saturday, March 19, the Museum hosts an afternoon of "History and Tea." Tea will be served at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. and special women's programs, including food history, "Her Story," and Museum admission are included in the $7 ticket cost. Reservations are required.

On Sunday, March 20, local historian Lucille Rights Murtough, the author of "A Portrait of St. Lucie County, Florida," presents a women's fashion history in a trunk at 2 p.m. at the Museum.

The St. Lucie County Historical Museum is located at 414 Seaway Drive on Museum Pointe in Fort Pierce. The Museum's 16 permanent exhibits of local heritage, the 1908 Gardner House and special exhibits such as "In Her Shoes" provide a journey through the county's rich colorful history. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from noon-4 p.m. A modest admission is charged: $3 for adult county residents, $2.50 for county resident seniors over 65, $4 for non-county adults, $3.50 for non-county seniors, and $1.50 for children 6-17 years. Children under 6 are free.

For further information or reservations, contact Anne Sinnott, museum educator at (772) 462-1891.