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Hetty Green Blazing Trails
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This talk will take place at the park's Corson Theatre at 33 William Street, New Bedford, MADates & Times
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The talk starts at 2 Pm and ends at 3 PM
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Hetty Green’s reputation precedes her. Known worldwide for her financial success, frugality, and yes, even a few idiosyncrasies. Hetty Green believed that everyone should use the talents they’ve been given. While she didn’t consider herself a woman of the movement, or a feminist, Hetty Green blazed trails that women today are still following. How might her life have been different had she been a man? Has history shaped or reshaped how Hetty will be remembered? Join us, with Irene Duprey-Gutierrez as she shares her research and understanding of this local financial giant.
Irene Duprey-Gutierrez, Ed.D., is an educator, writer, local historian, interpreter, and a long-time New Bedford resident. Duprey-Gutierrez’s life-long obsession with Hetty Green when her grandfather shared stories of riding the trolly in New Bedford with Hetty Green, and her parents would often attend the Green Mansion when the grounds were open to the public for singing and dancing on Saturday evenings in days gone by.
Corson Building Theater, 33 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740
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