How to Appreciate the Roaring '20s

Jazz, the flapper, art deco, "The Great Gatsby" and high society were just a few of the great things the 1920s brought us. Read on to see how you can appreciate and enjoy them even in today's age.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Do some research online or in a bookstore on the 1920s to get an understanding of '20s-esque details like flappers, mobsters, Prohibition and jazz.
2. Watch a few films that focus on the 1920s, including the Great Gatsby films (there's more than one out there), Mrs. Dalloway, Bullets Over Broadway and Thoroughly Modern Millie.
3. Experience the 1920s for yourself by throwing a 1920s-themed party or attending a 1920s festival. Dress up as someone from that time, which includes learning about '20s fashion, etiquette and dialogue.
4. Visit some sites that have history from the 1920s, including the Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church and Autry House in Houston and the Tallac and Baldwin Estates in Lake Tahoe.
5. Visit Art Deco galleries and jazz clubs that have their culture rooted in the 1920s.