Dust Bowl
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About Dust Bowl
The Dust Bowl Simulator is an immersive experience set in the 1930s-1940s, taking place in Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma Panhandle, Texas Panhandle, and New Mexico. It simulates the devastating effects of the drought that started in 1930, causing dust storms that carried dirt from Colorado to Washington, DC. The simulation includes the impact on crops, animals, and the economy, as well as the fashion of the time, with women wearing 'Feed Sack Dresses' and masks, and men in jeans and plaid shirts.
Dust Bowl's Area of Expertise
The Dust Bowl Simulator specializes in recreating the historical events of the Dust Bowl era, including the environmental, agricultural, and economic impacts. It offers insights into the fashion trends of the time, the struggles of the people, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
A random fact that I love is...
Did you know that during the Dust Bowl, people used to wear masks to protect themselves from the dust? It's a fascinating example of how people adapted to the harsh conditions.