Cost: FREE Program. Discounted admission for tour of museum

Guest Speaker: Cathy Nelson

Topic: “Remember the Ladies:” The 1850 Women’s Rights Convention in Salem, OH

The fight for women’s equality began over two centuries ago. Learn about their pervasive struggle through letters and speeches from the fearless and tireless women who fought for their rights beginning with Abigail Adams to Sojourner Truth and others at the 1850 Women’s Rights Convention in Salem, Ohio.

Cathy Nelson Bio:

Cathy Nelson is retired from Columbus City Schools with over 36 years of service. She is founder and president emeritus of the Friends of Freedom Society, a nineteenth century historical research organization whose main focus is the underground railroad. Ms. Nelson has testified in Congress on behalf of the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1997 and she and her extensive research have won numerous awards and widespread recognition. Participating in the Ohio Humanities Council Speakers Bureau for nearly two decades, she has consistently been one of its most popular presenters.

This program is free thanks to the generous support of the Washington County Public Library.