Event by EB and Bertha C Ball Center
Ball State Alumni Center
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Wednesday, December 3, 6 p.m.
Held at the Ball State Alumni Center
No Charge—Reservations Required
Please reserve your space
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For generations, holiday shopping in Muncie was more than a seasonal task—it was an experience filled with tradition, excitement, and community spirit.
Downtown once sparkled with festive lights, and families crowded the sidewalks to admire elaborate window displays at Ball Stores and other local retail establishments. This program explores the history and experiences of holiday shopping in the “Magic City” through the combined resources of the Ball State University Libraries, Delaware County Historical Society, and the Muncie Public Library.
Presenters:
- Melissa Gentry, Supervisor, Map Collection, Ball State University Libraries
- Cody Sprunger, Archivist for Architectural and Design Records, Ball State Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning
- Sara McKinley, Carnegie Library Manager and the Archivist for Muncie Public Library
- Karen Vincent, Executive Director, Delaware County Historical Society and Delaware County Historian
