Park Celebrates Women's History Month with Special Program

Date: March 5, 2009
Contact: Lee Werst, 315.568.5302

Seneca Falls – Women’s Rights National Historical Park will offer the first in a series of Women’s History Month  programs on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the visitor center at 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls.

A talk entitled "Charlotte Perkins Gilman on Dress and Identity" will be presented by Dr. Melyssa Wrisley.  The talk will last approximately 30 minutes and will be followed by a question and answer period.  Dr. Wrisley has a Ph.D. in women's history from Binghamton University and currently teaches at Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY.

For more information on Women’s Rights National Historical Park, public program schedules, and special events go to www.nps.gov/wori or call 315.568.0024.

Women’s Rights National Historical Park exists to commemorate and preserve the story of the First Women’s Rights Convention and historical structures associated with it in Seneca Falls and Waterloo, New York. All public tours and programs are free and open to the public.