Porch Time: Home Life and Leisure in the Early 20th Century

When we look at historic houses, the first thing we see is often the spacious front porch. It seems that every house built between 1890 and 1930 had a porch! This was an era when front porches were expected on houses, and when those porches were used. What was our culture like in those “good old days”? And... What did people do on their porches? This was an era when front porches were expected on houses, and when those porches were used. What was our culture like in those “good old days”?

Kay Demlow, dressmaker, fashion historian, and creator of The 1909 School, will share stories from porches long ago, and will spark ideas for spending time on your porch.