A Journey Through The History of Department Stores (Zoom)

While the general shopping experience for American and European consumers for generations was focused around small-time puddlers and marketplaces, that would all change beginning in the late 19th century with the rise of grand emporiums. How did mega shopping centers like Le Bon Marché in Paris and Macy's in New York City change shopping forever? It's time to uncover the enduring legacy of these retail giants during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a peek into the future of department stores.

Led by historian Lucy Jane Santos, this virtual experience will delve into the captivating evolution of department stores throughout history and examine how shopping emporiums forever shaped fashion, consumer culture, and women's emancipation.

Hosted on Zoom. Free and open to all. Register here: https://bit.ly/departmentstorehistory.