COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Students and visitors at the University of South Carolina got a glimpse into America’s revolutionary past through an immersive fashion show at USC’s Gamecock Village, celebrating the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

The event featured period-accurate clothing demonstrations, with participants dressed in authentic Revolutionary War-era attire. Jennifer Burckhalter from the Trenton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution explained the social distinctions reflected in colonial fashion.

“I would be wearing what would be considered to be middle-class. I don’t have lace, but it is a jacket and skirt,” Burckhalter said, gesturing to an elaborately dressed participant nearby. “Behind us, we have our very fancy lady with all of her lace today. This is basica

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