Immersive Living History Programs That Bring the 19th Century to Life

 

History is not just something to be read—it is something to be experienced.

At Indian Creek Historical Fashions, history comes alive through authentic clothing, powerful storytelling, and immersive living history programs that connect audiences to the people who lived, struggled, and persevered in 19th-century America.

From one-room schoolhouses and frontier homesteads to battlefields, ballrooms, and reform movements, our programs place human stories at the center of history—stories that resonate long after the presentation ends.

Living History Programs for Schools, Museums & Heritage Organizations

Indian Creek Historical Fashions offers professionally researched, emotionally engaging living history programs designed for:

• Schools and educational institutions
• Museums and historical societies
• State and national parks
• Libraries and cultural organizations
• Community heritage events and festivals

Each program is adaptable to audience age, venue size, and educational goals, ensuring a meaningful and memorable experience.

Explore Our Signature Living History Programs

 

Women of the Civil War: Hidden Warriors of the Front Lines

A powerful exploration of women who served as spies, vivandières, and soldiers disguised as men—many never discovered, many taking their secrets to the grave.

👉 Explore Women of the Civil War

The Children’s Blizzard of 1888

A gripping true story of children, teachers and homesteaders, caught in one of the most sudden and deadly storms in American history.

👉 Explore The Children’s Blizzard of 1888

Women Homesteaders of Nebraska

The untold stories of frontier women whose labor, resilience, and determination shaped life on the Great Plains.

👉 Explore Women Homesteaders of Nebraska

The Bloomer Costume: Dress Reform and Women’s Freedom

A bold look at how clothing became protest as women challenged social norms and demanded mobility and independence.

👉 Explore The Bloomer Costume

Lady’s Got Back: The Evolution of the Victorian Bustle

A visually striking and engaging exploration of Victorian fashion, beauty standards, and social expectations.

👉 Explore Lady’s Got Back

The Language of the Fan

A charming and interactive look at Victorian courtship, etiquette, and silent communication—perfect for teas and cultural events.

👉 Explore The Language of the Fan

Victorian & 19th-Century Children’s Games

A joyful, hands-on program that invites participants to play the games children enjoyed before modern entertainment.

👉 Explore Children’s Games

Dutch Oven Cooking on the American Frontier

An immersive demonstration of open-fire cooking, foodways, and survival in the 19th century.

👉 Explore Dutch Oven Cooking

The Art of Natural Dyeing

A visually rich exploration of how color was created from nature using skill, science, and tradition.

👉 Explore Natural Dyeing

Perfect for America’s Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary)

In 2026, the United States will commemorate its Semiquincentennial—a once-in-a-generation opportunity to engage audiences with meaningful, human-centered history.

Indian Creek Historical Fashions offers programs that:

• Highlight underrepresented voices
• Encourage historical empathy and inquiry
• Connect local and regional history to national narratives
• Create unforgettable educational experiences

Our programs are especially well suited for Semiquincentennial planning and heritage celebrations.

👉 Explore Semiquincentennial Programs

Why Choose Indian Creek Historical Fashions

Decades of living history experience

Authentic, historically accurate clothing and material culture

Research-based interpretation

Emotionally powerful storytelling

Programs trusted by schools, museums, and heritage organizations

We don’t just present history—we invite audiences to step inside it.

Now Booking 2026–2027 Programs

Whether you are planning a classroom visit, museum program, heritage festival, or Semiquincentennial event, Indian Creek Historical Fashions will work with you to create a program that fits your needs.

📞 402-223-3309

📧 Email: victoriangal1971@gmail.com
🌐 www.indiancreekhistoricalfashions.com