* HERSTORY: THE WOMEN'S RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN AMERICA

HERSTORY: THE WOMEN’S RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN AMERICA
Abigail Adams wrote to her husband John to “remember the ladies” during the founders’ deliberations on the new constitution at the birth of this country. However, much to her dismay, the rights of women were ignored.
 
In this seminar, we will discuss how the women in the United States struggled for equal rights for over two hundred years. We will meet women of all races who were rich, poor, advantaged, or disadvantaged: women who wanted both bread and roses! Their stories are compelling and uplifting. Using both primary and secondary sources, we will trace how the struggle endured and changed lives while our nation struggled to become The United States of America.
 
When: WEDNESDAYS, 1:00-2:30 pm, October 23-November 27, six sessions
Pre-registration is required online at gpl.org
Where: Community Room
 
Facilitator: Arlene Townes, recently retired from the high school principalship and a career in education, has published a Women’s History Curriculum for secondary schools and has taught HERSTORY for many years. She earned a Master’s in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and also has Master’s Degrees in Counseling and School Administration. She has lived in Groton for 23 years.


To register,   go to the Groton Public Library Website,   www.gpl.org and sign up