Thursday, March 04, 2010
Gerald R. Ford Museum
303 Pearl St. NW
Grand Rapids MI 49503
Free "Thursdays at the Ford": March 4, 11, 18 & 25
In celebration of Women's History Month this March, Legacy 2010 offers a whirlwind of events, including the lecture series below. All begin at 7 p.m. and are free to the public. Parking is free, too.
- Thursday, March 4: The Heritage of Etta Smith Wilson, an ambitious newswoman and passionate ornithologist
- Thursday, March 11: Bonnets and Business: Women and Work in Grand Rapids (1890-1930), a surprising exploration of the economic role played by women entrepreneurs and workers at the turn of the century
- Thursday, March 18: Giving up the Blues for Gospel: The Story of Women Blues Singers in Grand Rapids
- Thursday, March 25: Grand Rapids' Most Famous Courtesan: Georgie Young, a young 19th century Grand Rapids woman whose dynamic business ventures evolved from the "oldest profession" into property owner, philanthropist, author and actress.
The series is sponsored by the Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council, Grand Rapids Historical Society, Grand Rapids Historical Commission and Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.
Event Type: Lectures
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