FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:
Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Ellen K. Wheeler
Director of Development & Public Relations
(585) 279-7490, ext. 12
Susan B. Anthony House presents
SUSAN BEYOND AMERICA on March 12, 2007
Rochester, NY—Celebrate Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day (March 8), and the anniversary of the founding of the International Council of Women (March 31, 1888) at a special program at the Susan B. Anthony House on March 12 beginning at noon. Madeline Hansen, former president of Michigan NOW, former executive director of the St. Paul League of Women Voters, and communications director of Diana Smith’s successful campaign for mayor of Seneca Falls in 2004, will explore Susan B. Anthony’s work to better the lives of women worldwide and her role in founding the International Council of Women that still works today to promote the health, health care and well-being of women throughout the world.
Susan Beyond America: Miss Anthony and the International Council of Women is presented as part of the Susan B. Anthony House According to Anthony luncheon-lecture series. The program will begin at noon in the Carriage House, behind the Visitors Center at 19 Madison St. Tickets are $20 and include a catered lunch by Plunkett’s Fabulous Foods. Seating is limited and reservations are required: please call 585-279-7490, ext. 10 by March 9th.
The Susan B. Anthony House shares the story of Susan B. Anthony’s lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all. We keep her vision and struggle alive by owning and protecting Anthony’s National Historic Landmark home; collecting artifacts and research materials directly related to her life and work; and making these resources available to the public through tours, publications, educational and interpretive programs, and the Internet. The Susan B. Anthony House is supported primarily through the contributions of its members. The Susan B. Anthony House is not affiliated with other organizations bearing her name.
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