Ice Skating in the Gilded Age
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January 24, 2023
Figure skating has changed dramatically in the last 100 years. The clothes, skates, ice surfaces and various moves have become more aerobic than 100 years ago. Figure skating was very popular among the wealthy women of the Gilded Age. Maria Reynolds, curator at Staatsburg Skate Park an avid skater, will talk about the history of competitive skating, early indoor ice rinks, fashion and maneuvers.