Ever wondered what people from the past wore for special occasions? Have you ever thought about what a woman would wear for accessories to her wedding in the 1930s? What about what young children would wear to holiday celebrations, birthday parties or to religious events in the early 1900s? If you have thought about these questions before, well you are in luck. In this exhibition you'll be able to go back in time to the late 19th century to the early 1980s and explore the clothing worn to special occasions. This could be wedding attire, ceremonial pieces, and special outfits all from the La Crosse area. In this exhibition, clothing and accessories will be showcased.

The exhibit pays close attention to showing the gaps between clothing from white Euro-Americans to those of BIPOC, specifically following the Ho-Chunk and Hmong people. You might be wondering what these cultures have in common. Well, they all have special attire for special occasions, and that is what is special about this exhibit. It will show the different clothing worn for different occasions throughout the late 19th century to the late 1900s. Lastly, we want to also pay tribute to the many underrepresented cultures in museums across the country and world. Please come and join us as we take a walk through time appreciating and understanding the clothing we have and the clothing we wish we could have.