Women's history
Join the GGRWHC at showing of "Suffragette" followed by historian's perspective on film
by (Greater Grand R...)
Submitted 11-16-2015 under NONPROFITS
Join us at a special showing Friday, Nov. 20 of the much-anticipated movie “Suffragette”, a powerful British historical period drama on the women’s movement, followed by a women's historian’s perspective on the painful...
Join the 25th birthday party of the Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council
by (Greater Grand R...)
Submitted 03-25-2013 under NONPROFITS
On Thursday, March 28, the Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council celebrates 25 years of accomplishments and outlines its ambitious vision for the future. You’re invited to the party where there will be a tribute to the Council...
Free program looks at life of Progressive Era activist: Educator Josephine Ahnefeldt Goss
by (Greater Grand R...)
Submitted 03-11-2013 under NONPROFITS
Who was Josephine Ahnefeldt Goss? The question brings a blank stare from most area residents. Yet this local Progressive Era activist was on the forefront of numerous significant community contributions after she arrived in Grand...
GR Historical Women walking tour gets higher turnout than expected
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 03-08-2010 under NEWS
On a beautiful Saturday morning—perfect weather for walking—more than 130 people crammed into two rooms at the Grand Rapids Public Library (111 Library NE) to learn about an overshadowed perspective of history in Grand Rapids: The woman's...