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Special Guest Talk by Patrick Stenshorn (Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor) - “From Suffrage to STEM: The Erie Canal’s Impact on the Women’s Rights Movement”
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 42.910658, -76.800146
The Guntzel Theater is located on the first floor of the visitor center of Women's Rights National Historical Park, 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, New York.
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45 minutes
Description
This presentation examines how the Erie Canal served as a catalyst for the 19th‑century Women’s Suffrage Movement, highlighting the ways this transformative waterway expanded political, social, and economic opportunities for women. It will also explore how those increased opportunities along the canal opened new pathways for women to participate in scientific and technical fields, ultimately shaping broader movements for gender equality.
About the Presenter:
Patrick Stenshorn is the Education Program Manager for the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. He works with teachers and cultural organizations to develop K-12 resources about New York State's canals. He also manages a small grants program called "Ticket to Ride" which supports school field trips to canal related sites and museums. Patrick has a B.A. in history from SUNY Geneseo and a M.A. in American History from SUNY Brockport. He has previously held positions at Women's Rights National Historical Park and the Albany Institute of History & Art.
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