Jackson & The Roaring 20s

Propelled by events of the previous decade, Jackson, Michigan roared through the 1920s, experiencing lasting modifications to its social and physical appearance. Jackson & The Roaring 20s, an exhibition developed by Ella Sharp Museum explores stories of the decade and their enduring significance in the community.

Visitors will explore:

• Events of the 1910s
• The transition into the 1920s
• The lasting effects through the 1920s and into the future.
• Visitors will learn more specifically about Jackson saloons, brewery history, shifts in pop-culture, women of the 1920s, industries, technology, political and cultural tensions, and a larger look at the visible changes that took place during the decade.