Roadside Attractions - A Drive Across the USA

Roadside Attractions

About This Event

Have you ever taken a selfie with Paul Bunyan or stepped inside an alligator’s mouth? Since Americans took to the highways for long-distance travel in the 1920s, entrepreneurs have been dreaming up unusual structures to attract passing motorists. Although the heyday passed with the arrival of interstate highways, thousands of quirky roadside attractions remain. Join pop culture historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. to explore these unique structures and what they tell us about the history of road travel.

Virtual program: get your Zoom access here
 

Department

Libraries

Category

History & Cultural Education
Public Programs
Winter Celebrations

Audience

Adults & Seniors
January 07, 2025
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
FREE

Location

This is held virtually.