Instructor: Jennifer Bowers is a living historian for the National Park Service. She specializes in niche historical narratives, bringing history to life while wearing historically accurate clothing. She is a graduate of USCA, a Navy Veteran, and enjoys dogs, yoga, & kayaking. Description: Uncover the art of silent seduction and social signaling from a member of FANA, the Fan Association of North America! This presentation traces the hand fan’s journey from invention to status symbol, to the essential fashion accessory of the Victorian era, and beyond. With a borrowed fan, learn to decode the “secret language” - where drawing a fan along your cheek meant “I love you” - or did it?