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“People Who Mattered” Day Tour with Friends May 15, 2012

  Journey with Friends of Susan B. Anthony House to meet “People Who Mattered in Central New York”

Rochester, NY—The Friends of Susan B. Anthony House invite all interested history buffs and adventurers to join us for our exciting day trip to Syracuse, Fayetteville, and Peterboro on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 to meet “People Who Mattered in Central New York.”

We’ll visit the home of Matilda Joslyn Gage in Fayetteville, an activist in abolition, women’s rights, religious freedom, and native American rights. We’ll enjoy lunch while watching a re-enactment of the lives of three former slaves who settled in the Syracuse region. We’ll visit the National Abolition Hall of Fame and learn the history of Gerrit Smith, cousin of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. We’ll learn more underground- railroad history and meet Jerry of the Jerry Rescue. There will be stairs and walking.

Tickets are on sale now at 585-279-7490, ext. 10 or on the Susan B. Anthony House website at susanbanthonyhouse.org. Tickets are $105 per person, includes deluxe motorcoach, lunch, dinner, admissions, everything! We will depart from the Eastview Mall parking lot at 7 a.m. sharp, returning approximately 9 p.m.

            The Friends of the Susan B. Anthony House is an organization founded in 2006 by Betsy Stanton and Jolene Smith to increase awareness of and raise funds for this National Historic Landmark house, Anthony’s home from 1866 to 1906 and the headquarters for the national campaign for woman suffrage.

Mission Statement of Susan B. Anthony Museum & House (adopted 4/2010): The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House preserves the National Historic Landmark where the great reformer lived for 40 of her most politically active years, collects and exhibits artifacts related to her life and work, and offers programs through its learning center that challenge individuals to make a positive difference in their lives and communities.

  ***The Susan B. Anthony Museum & House is supported primarily through the contributions of its members and donors. The Susan B. Anthony Museum & House is not affiliated with other organizations bearing her name.***

Ellen K. Wheeler, Director of Public Relations and Communications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 24, 2012

 

 

 

 

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Friends invite you to lunch with Rochester’s chief crime-scene investigator

The Friends of Susan B. Anthony House invite you to lunch with Rochester’s chief crime-scene investigator, Janet Anderson-Seaquist, on Friday, April 19, 2012, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The event takes place at the Chatterbox Club, 25 North Goodman Street, Rochester. The cost is $35 per person; reservations are required—the deadline is Friday, April 13, 2012. Ms. Anderson-Seaquist is chief administrator of the new $30-million Monroe County Public Safety Laboratory that employs 30 people and serves 8 counties. Make your reservation now.

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Susan B. Anthony House to observe anniversary of her death

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:       Monday, March 12, 2012

CONTACT: Ellen K. Wheeler, Public Relations and Communications Dir., 585-279-7490, ext. 15

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Susan B. Anthony House to commemorate the

106th anniversary of Miss Anthony’s death

Rochester, NY—On March 13, 1906, at forty minutes past midnight, Susan B. Anthony died at the age of 86 in her bed on the second floor of the house at 17 Madison Street, her home of 40 years. At her request, much of the ceremonial mourning of the day was not observed: no shades were drawn, no black crepe hung.  Only a simple wreath of violets was placed on the front door.

The Susan B. Anthony Museum & House will observe the 106th anniversary of Susan B. Anthony’s death on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 with the hanging of a simple wreath of violets on the front door of #17 Madison Street at 11:00 a.m. The wreath-hanging will be followed by a short presentation about Anthony’s life and legacy by Anthony House president and CEO, Deborah L. Hughes.   The public is invited to attend. 

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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Trunk Show at Mann’s Jewelers

—featuring “Ms. Anthony—Purse with a Purpose”—

 

Rochester, NY—The Susan B. Anthony House is teaming up with Mann’s Jewelers to present a Trunk Show called “Susan B. Anthony for the Holidays” on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 5:30-8:00 p.m.at the Mann’s store, 2945 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14618.

The show features “Ms. Anthony—Purse with a Purpose,” the numbered, limited-edition purse inspired by Susan B. Anthony’s original alligator bag. The purse was created by Gail Riggs of the Abigail Riggs Collection. The cost for each is $250 plus tax, with all proceeds going to the Anthony House. In addition, Mann’s Jewelers is generously donating 10% of all its jewelry sales that take place during the trunk show.

Also on display for the event will be three newly-acquired artifacts in the Susan B. Anthony House collection—a cameo brooch that Susan B. Anthony referenced in her writings, a tortoise-shell hair comb, and kid gloves—all items that she wore regularly. They were donated to the Anthony House in 2009 by Susan B. Anthony’s great-great grandniece.

 

Mission Statement (adopted 4/2010): The National Susan B. Anthony House and Museum preserves the National Historic Landmark where the great reformer lived for 40 of her most politically active years, collects and exhibits artifacts related to her life and work, and offers programs through its learning center that challenge 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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:    November 30, 2011

CONTACT:   Ellen K. Wheeler, (585) 279-7490, ext. 15, Director of Public Relations & Communications

 

 

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Order “Ms. Anthony” today!

The Susan B. Anthony House proudly presents “Ms. Anthony,” created exclusively for us by the Abigail Riggs Collection. It’s a limited-edition, faux-alligator, contemporary version of the handbag Susan B. Anthony carried on her many campaigns around the country and to Europe, working for women’s equality. Don’t wait to buy yours—they are selling fast! Order yours today!

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Limited edition “Ms. Anthony” Alligator Bag Available for Pre-order

Ms. AnthonyWe would like to introduce you to “Ms. Anthony.” Designed by the Abigail Riggs Collection for the Susan B. Anthony House, Ms. Anthony is a numbered, limited edition purse–a contemporary version of Susan B Anthony’s trademark alligator bag.  Gail Riggs, principal of the Abigail Riggs Collection, designed the purse and generously offered it to the Susan B. Anthony House to use as a fundraiser. The Abigail Riggs Collection is known for its stunning, one-of-a-kind purses and gift items and for its generous philanthropy and support of the community. The Susan B. Anthony House is deeply grateful to Gail and the Abigail Riggs Collection for this opportunity.

The Susan B. Anthony House will launch its Purse with a Purpose—”Ms. Anthony”—with a reception and preview of the bag on Monday, December 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mann’s Jewelers, 2945 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford. In addition to all revenue for the purses, a percentage of other sales in Mann’s on that evening will be donated to the Susan B. Anthony House.

Orders will be taken that evening for the handbag, or you can order now online. Continue reading “Limited edition “Ms. Anthony” Alligator Bag Available for Pre-order” →

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2011 Susan B. Anthony House Birthday Luncheon

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Susan B. Anthony Birthday Luncheon Wednesday, February 16, 2011
presenting sponsor Van Bortel Ford and Van Bortel Subaru

We are taking reservations for tables of ten and individual seats to our Annual Birthday Luncheon.  Tables and seats are assigned in the order that payments are received, so reserve now! Continue reading “2011 Susan B. Anthony House Birthday Luncheon” →

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It was ninety years ago

It was ninety years ago that the “Susan B. Anthony Amendment” was added to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote in this country. Join the Susan B. Anthony House, Hochstein School of Music, and the Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood Association on Saturday, August 21, 2010 for the 19th Amendment Festival!! Festivities begin at 11 am in Susan B. Anthony Square, the park where Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass are spotted having tea!

Read Deborah L. Hughes’ essay on the 19th Amendment, published in the Democrat & Chronicle, Right to Vote Carries Weighty Legacy,

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$25,000 Challenge Grant

Two longstanding and most generous Anthony House donors have issued a challenge to all fans, friends, and supporters of the House to raise $25,000 by the end of this month in NEW DONATIONS and they will match it. DONATE NOW.

Thank you for your support!