This program has been cancelled due to the current state shutdown. We will update you on our programming as our county progresses to the Yellow and Green Phases of re-opening.
Michele McLaughlin will discuss the efforts of Pennsylvania suffragists and how their work-and gardens-sparked a nationwide phenomenon. Although the 1915 campaign was unsuccessful, this talk will explore the marketing genius of the suffragists and the opposition they faced. Attendees will also learn about ways to honor the suffragists during the 2020 planting season and are invited to stroll over to the Mixsell House courtyard garden for refreshments after the talk.
Free with museum admission or $5 program only.
About Michele McLaughlin
Michele McLaughlin retired from Cedar Crest College in 2005 to devote more time to study quilt and women’s history. She has lectured at museums, historical societies, and various groups throughout the state. She recently submitted a paper to the Pennsylvania Historical Society about suffrage gardens.