It's Charlotte County's 100th birthday! Our Centennial Exposition is a series of videos celebrating what life was like in Charlotte County a century ago. This is the first of several featured programs throughout the year. Join us as we bask in our fascinating past and celebrate all that Charlotte County has to offer in the present. Grab your dancing shoes and try an old trend! This video showcases one of the most well-known and popular dances of the 1920s, The Charleston, demonstrated to us by members of USA Dance. This video was produced in 2021 as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History Centennial Exposition, a series of videos celebrating what life was like in Charlotte County a century ago.

Established in 1879, the historic Charlotte Harbor Cemetery is one of the oldest marked burial sites in Charlotte County. Join special guests from the past to discover the stories of those buried in our backyard. From Civil War soldiers to Vaudeville stars, these unique individuals helped shape the earliest years of our local area. This video was produced in 2021 as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History Centennial Exposition, a series of videos celebrating what life was like in Charlotte County a century ago.

Enjoy the talents of local music producer and pianist Chris G as Library Technician Joe Guerzo leads the audience on a musical journey to discover 1920s Ragtime. This video includes actual footage from the 1920s including flappers dancing the Charleston and couples dancing the foxtrot. All photos and footage can be found in the public domain. This video was produced in 2021 as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History's Centennial Exposition, a series of videos celebrating what life was like in Charlotte County a century ago.

Michael Haymans shows how to harvest swamp cabbage, which was eaten by the settlers of our area and is still a favorite of locals. This video includes excerpts from “Stalking the Wild Swamp Cabbage” provided by Frank Desguin. This video was produced in 2021 as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History Centennial Exposition, a series of videos celebrating what life was like in Charlotte County a century ago.

Doug of the Englewood Barber Shop explores technologies and tools that were widely used by barbers in the 1920s. Stay tuned to see Ben give a haircut that was popular 100 years ago! This video was produced in 2021 as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History Centennial Exposition, a series of videos celebrating what life was like in Charlotte County a century ago.

Award winning photographer Clyde Butcher talks about the history of photography as well as his start in this artistic medium. Get a rare glimpse inside his studio in Venice, FL. This video was produced in 2021 as part of Charlotte County Libraries & History Centennial Exposition, a series of videos celebrating what life was like in Charlotte County a century ago.