Learn the history of ladies' hats and fascinators

For centuries, women have sported hats and fascinators to please themselves and highlight their personalities and finest attributes.

Historical interpreter Ellie Carlson will delve into this fashion phenomenon in her program "From Fedoras to Fascinators: A Delightful Parade through the History of Ladies Hats" at the Mount Prospect Historical Society at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1. It will be held in Central School, 103 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect.

Actual historic hats will be on display and are part of the program. Those attending are welcome to adorn themselves with their own personal hats or fascinators to promote a festive atmosphere. Seasonal summer refreshments will be served.

Ellie's presentations, like Ellie herself, can be somewhat whimsical.

"Properly costumed living history is the closest we can come to a time travel experience," she said.

Tickets are $12 per person. Reservations must be made in advance and tickets can be purchased via PayPal on the museum's website at www.mtphist.org/the-history-of-ladies-hats-program-and-tea/ or by phoning (847) 392-9006.

The Mount Prospect Historical Society is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that is committed to preserving the history of Mount Prospect, through artifacts, photographs and both oral and written memories of current and former residents and business people.