Worcester Women's History Project at WHM Celebrates Abby Kelley Foster's Birthday!

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Saturday, January 11, 2025

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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01/11/2025 11:00 AM 01/11/2025 01:00 PM America/Anguilla Worcester Women's History Project at WHM Celebrates Abby Kelley Foster's Birthday! Abby Kelley Foster (1811-1887) was a major figure in the 19th-century national anti-slavery and women’s rights movements. Foster was a lecturer, fundraiser, recruiter, and organizer in the struggles for abolition and suffrage. In 1850, she helped develop plans for the first National Women’s Rights Convention held in Worcester on October 23 and 24 of that year. During the convention, she gave one of her most well-known speeches, in which she challenged women to demand the responsibilities and privileges of equality, noting “Bloody feet, sisters, have worn smooth the path by which you come hither.” Abby's recently transcribed letters will be read aloud by prominent local readers, which will... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/worcester/events/the-white-room/worcester-womens-history-project-at-whm-celebrates-abby-kelley-fosters-birthday-363243?ref=uceaddevent The White Room, 138 Green Street, Lower Level, Worcester, MA, 01604

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Abby Kelley Foster (1811-1887) was a major figure in the 19th-century national anti-slavery and women’s rights movements. Foster was a lecturer, fundraiser, recruiter, and organizer in the struggles for abolition and suffrage. In 1850, she helped develop plans for the first National Women’s Rights Convention held in Worcester on October 23 and 24 of that year. During the convention, she gave one of her most well-known speeches, in which she challenged women to demand the responsibilities and privileges of equality, noting “Bloody feet, sisters, have worn smooth the path by which you come hither.” Abby's recently transcribed letters will be read aloud by prominent local readers, which will include Senator Harriette Chandler, Mayor Joe Petty, Deb Hall, Julie Bowditch, Kathleen Gagne, Mari Gonzales, Cheryl Toney Holley, Judi Kirk, Kathleen Gagne, Mari Gonzalez, David Rushford, Melanie Bonsu, Susan Butler, and local actors Michael Daniel, John Morello, and portraying Abby Kelley Foster will be Lynne McKenney Lydick. These letters, in the collections of Worcester Historical Museum and American Antiquarian Society, were recently transcribed by WHM Library and Archive intern Maddie McAllister from Smith College. Maddie has curated the collection and chosen significant passages that should be heard by all! WHM is the only local organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting Worcester’s history in all time periods and subject areas for all audiences, offering exhibitions, programming, and a library for all residents to know, enjoy, and share their heritage. Worcester Women’s History Project at Worcester Historical Museum results from a recent merger of the two organizations. Look forward to more information and the future of our shared history when WHM celebrates its 150th anniversary on January 23, 2025. For more information on WWHP at Worcester Historical Museum, visit https://www.wwhp.org/about-us or contact Barbara Guertin at (508) 753-8278.

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