FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:
Monday, September 14, 2009 Ellen K. Wheeler (585) 279-7490, ext. 12
Director of Development & Public Relations
“Bakers, Quakers, & Lawbreakers—That Radical Anthony Clan,”
Extraordinary Event Presented by
Mt. Hope Cemetery & Susan B. Anthony House
Rochester, NY—The Susan B. Anthony House and Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery combine their exceptional resources to offer a unique opportunity for fans of history buffs—the chance to hear from and about other Anthonys, lesser-known relatives and one or two almost-relatives who contributed significantly to their communities during their lives and beyond.
The event is called “Bakers, Quakers, & Lawbreakers—That Radical Anthony Clan” and will take place Saturday, October 3, 2009 beginning at 11 a.m. in two parts, approximately one hour at each site. At the Anthony House, the program will take place in the Carriage House on the hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Three different presenters will share stories of Susan B. Anthony’s brothers, D.R. and Merritt, her Dickinson cousins, and her almost-relative, Anna Dann Mason. At the cemetery, the walking tour will take place as people gather at the gatehouse, visiting the gravesites of cousin, Asa Anthony, father Daniel, and others, and learn about their remarkable lives.
The last presentation at the House begins at 3 p.m. and the last walking tour at the cemetery begins around 3:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 each and are available at the gatehouse at Mt. Hope Cemetery during public hours on weekends, at the gift shop at the Susan B. Anthony House during tour hours, Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by calling the Anthony House at 585-279-7490, ext. 10. Don’t miss this opportunity to find out about the other members of this truly remarkable family that had such a significant influence on Rochester and beyond.
Mission Statement (adopted 1/2007): The Susan B. Anthony House is a learning center through which we share and interpret Miss Anthony’s life as a champion of women’s rights, thereby inspiring and challenging individuals to make a positive difference in their lives and communities.
The Susan B. Anthony House is supported primarily through the contributions of its members and donors. The Susan B. Anthony House is not affiliated with other organizations bearing her name.
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