Inspired by 19th and 20th century suffragists fight for women’s suffrage, today the fight continues to keep the franchise and universal adult suffrage. What are impediments that keep eligible voters from exercising their franchise? What can be done to overcome barriers and encourage broader participation as we look to the November 2 election? How will […]
The Museum of Work & Culture will offer a virtual documentary screening on Wednesday, September 16 at 7pm when critically acclaimed filmmaker Christian de Rezendes will present two segments of Slatersville: America’s First Mill Village, “What If This Could Have a New Life?” and “Uncle Johnny.” In this talk, documentarian de Rezendes will discuss his […]
This panel will focus on women in the context of their historical and political environments, and how those environments led to their singular and group actions for voting rights. 1920-2020 and beyond. 2020 marks the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment which gave some women the right to vote. Voting rights have always been a […]
Tomaquag Museum Presents: Quarantine Creatives: A Virtual Interview with Indigenous Artist Dawn Spears, the first event in the museum's Native Artist Interview Series.
The Museum of Work & Culture will be hosting its annual Labor Day festivities online this year, with a series of pre-recorded presentations and film screenings. Programs will be released daily at 10am on the Museum’s Facebook page beginning on Thursday, September 3 through Labor Day, Monday September 7. Events will include: Thursday, September 3: […]
The Museum of Work & Culture will be hosting its annual Labor Day festivities online this year, with a series of pre-recorded presentations and film screenings. Programs will be released daily at 10am on the Museum’s Facebook page beginning on Thursday, September 3 through Labor Day, Monday September 7. Events will include: Thursday, September 3: […]
Stages of Freedom and Jazz is a Rainbow present "Aretha: Queen of Soul," a virtual tribute concert with eleven talented teens and professional musicians. Live on Facebook and YouTube Friday, August 14th at 6pm. The show, rehearsed for two weeks on Zoom, was written and musically directed by Michael Palter and Lynne Jackson, and artistically […]
