Park Celebrates Women's History Month

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Charlotte Perkins Gilman around 1900.

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News Release Date: March 17, 2010
Contact: Lee Werst, 315.568.5302

Seneca Falls – Women's Rights National Historical Park will offer a special program in observance of Women's History Month on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 3:00 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 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.

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