Laurel Historical Society

Shake Rattle & Roll: Laurel, Maryland in the 50's

 

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What happened in Laurel, MD during the 1950's?  

 

This exhibit at the Laurel History Museum explores how Postwar Prosperity, Culture, Style and the Cold War all shaped this community about halfway between Baltimore and Washington, DC in transition.  

 

Exhibits focus on Government Expansion, Segregation, Education, Entertainment, Fashion, Home-life and the Automobile.

 

Paris Design collaborates regularly with the Laurel History Museum producing eco-responsible exhibit and display graphics for yearly exhibitions and a variety of community events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Client: Laurel Historical Society
Project: Shake Rattle & Roll: Laurel, Maryland in the 50's