Roaring Twenties Are Coming Alive At New Event in Southeast Minnesota
In our world where closings seem to be making headlines day after day, one organization in Southeast Minnesota is celebrating the accomplishment of surviving 100 years.
The Roaring Twenties Are Coming Alive At This Brand New Event in Southeast Minnesota
Life back in the 1920s had automobiles but trains were still widely used to get from one place to another. Even in 1939, huge silent film star of the time, Clara Bow, took a train from Nevada to Rochester, Minnesota to receive care from Mayo Clinic.
Even before that time, the father of GrapeNuts, Charles William Post, hopped on a nonstop train from California to Minnesota to be treated by Mayo Clinic. At that time, it was actually the two brothers who treated him.
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Radio was gaining popularity and the personal electronics industry was seeing a rush of sales.
Organized crime existed back in the 1920s and the United States Postal Service mail trucks were being targeted. USPS started to use armored mail trucks!
Babe Ruth was breaking home-run records non-stop.
Hotel bars were turned into libraries and police were raiding speakeasies due to prohibition.
1925 was also the year when one organization in Southeast Minnesota got its start - United Way of Southeast Minnesota (formerly United Way of Olmsted County). And to celebrate this huge achievement of 100 years, they are bringing the Roaring Twenties alive for one night only.
Everything You Need To Know About the Centennial Gala in Rochester, Minnesota
100 years of making an impact in Olmsted County deserves a grand night of celebrating, and you are invited to join in on the fun!
In celebration of our founding in 1925, get ready to step back in time to the Roaring Twenties! From live music to themed activities, you won’t want to miss this night of vintage elegance – all while supporting a great cause. - United Way of Southeast Minnesota
Centennial Gala in Rochester, Minnesota
- WHEN: Saturday, March 15th, 2025
- WHERE: J. Powers at the Hilton, Downtown Rochester, Minnesota
- TIME: 6:00 pm
- WHAT TO EXPECT: Dinner, drinks, live music, auction, and special surprises!
- WHAT TO WEAR: Dust off your flapper dresses, don your dapper suits, and channel your inner Gatsby. It's time for feathers, fringe, and fedoras -- dress to impress in your best 1920s glamour for a night of speakeasy chic! Not into themed events? Feel free to dazzle in formal or cocktail attire; flapper dresses are totally optional!
- GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW: Ticket sales are open until Sunday, March 9th. Grab yours now for the Centennial Gala here.
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