The Greater Boston Vintage Society is a not-for-profit social group designed to promote vintage events and historical education throughout the Boston and New England area.  GBVS runs its own events on the average of one per month.  Theme’s stem from historical context of the 1900 to the 1960’s.  Events are often featured at local museums and historical sites.  GBVS is proud to sponsor and spread interest for these organizations.  If you have interest in having GBVS for an event, reach out to us via the Contact page.  For info on upcoming events check out the Calendar page.  Below is a small FAQ about getting into this hobby:

What is a vintage event?

Vintage events can vary greatly.  A day spent with GBVS could be a lawn party at a fancy Newport Estate or a spy themed night of espionage at a historic mansion, or just a vintage hike through the New England countryside.  Often events include some form of music and dancing as part of the entertainment and you may even find yourself at a genuine roaring 20’s estate surrounded by thousands of well-dressed guests!  The early to mid-20th century sets a wonderful stage for inspiring adventures!

Why do we do this?

Often people think that anyone who is into this hobby does it because they would like to live in the “good ol days”.  This is far from the truth, and we appreciate the positive aspects of modern day society.  Many enjoy this as simply a way to step into another world for a short time to forget about daily routines and our dependency on technology.  Others enjoy it for the fashion, as many modern-day styles take inspiration from clothes of the past.  Beyond that, many like learning about the historical context.  It is quite a revelation to wear the clothes of your parents or grandparents and realize all the effort that was put into just getting dressed each day!

How do I get involved?

You don’t need anything to start having fun in the Greater Boston Vintage Society!  Come to an event in your “modern day clothes” to get a feel for things.  Dressing in the period vintage clothes is never required and some even do a good job wearing modern day outfits that mimic the past quite well.  The most important part of this hobby is the knowledge you can gain.  Don’t spend too much to start-off.  Spending an hour internet searching, flipping through your old family photo albums, or watching a historic film/documentary can do wonders to save you time and money from buying the wrong items.  Learn more on the What to Wear page.  Feel free to reach out to GBVS and visit the Facebook group for advice (www.facebook.com/groups/greaterbostonvintagesociety).  Hit the “Join Group” button and check out the posts.  If you go to “Notifications” and select “all notifications”, day to day posts will appear in your newsfeed.

If you have questions contact GBVS at:    “GBVintageSociety@gmail.com”