Downton Abbey Comes to America: Special Exhibit at WCHS

Image courtesy of PBS

Inspired by Lady Grantham

Fans of the international  hit series on PBS, Downton Abbey, love the show for many reasons: the class issues that arise between the cast of characters from post-Edwardian England, including the Crawley family and their servants; the spotlight on post-World War I history and interwar history from a British viewpoint; and, not surprisingly, the beautiful period fashions worn by the women on the show.

Inspired by the fashions on Downton Abbey, the Warren County History Center has a new special Exhibit, Downton Abbey Comes to America.  Mallory Hellenthal, an intern from Miami University, was in charge of mounting the exhibit this spring with the help of Jenny Gauche, one of our dedicated volunteers.

Featuring dresses and fashions generously donated by ladies from the King family, founders of the King Powder Company, this exhibit showcases clothing and accessories purchased by the King sisters during their travels throughout Europe and America from 1912-1928.

This special exhibit spans both the first floor and the second floor of the Warren County History Center.  Admission to the Warren County History Center is $5.00 for adults, $4.50 for seniors 65+, and $3.50 for students ages 5-18.  Our hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday, 10 am - 4 pm and Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm.  We are closed Sundays, Mondays, and holidays.

For more information about admission to the Warren County History Center, please click here.