2. Driving up to a 1930’s house in
the South, do not be taken
Home rifle
aback by the large
hanging on the wall in the
garage. It is extremely
common for families to have a
gun for protection. You will be
greeted by a house maid. They
help keep the house clean, the
3. Next we are going to visit the
church. At church, you will
Church up in
see people dressed
dresses and suits. Children
will be dressed formally as
well, but only if the parents can
afford the clothes. Church is a
big part of people’s lives in the
South of the 1930’s. It holds
4. This is another formal event.
Ladies are in dresses, hats, and
Court
gloves while men are usually in
common business suits. It is
always polite to stand when
someone of importance enters
or exits the room. Depending
on how big the event is, people
from different parts of town
5. South in 1930’s, the law of
having to go to school is not
Schoolh
enforced very strictly. Kids
ouse please or
come and go as they
as their parents need them on
the farms. Children that do
not live far from school will
usually go home during lunch.
Others will bring a sack lunch
6. while men are in suits. You
will see that a lot of men in the
South know how to shoot a
Public
gun. You might come across a
few drunks on your way to the
square. Alcohol is very
common in the South in the
1930’s and a little bit too
available. Be aware that where
you came from and your
