VA250 Program Series - Women and the Fight for Inclusion: A Local to National Look

The May installation of the Fighting for Freedom Program Series will look at the ways in which women have fought for equality and inclusion throughout American history. This moderated panel discussion will look at the stories of local women - like Mary Carr Greer and Peachie Carr Jackson - who embodied a dedication to education; local movements - like the long fight for coeducation at the University of Virginia; and more national trends - like the continued work on the Equal Rights Amendment and women's role in American politics. Joining the panel will be Virginia District 4 Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, Professor Emerita from the University of Virginia History Department Phyllis Leffler, and Director of Education at the Ivy Creek Foundation Chloe Fridley, who will all discuss ways that women's fight for inclusion has shaped our local history and informs our national future. The discussion will be moderated by Catherine Allgor, President Emerita of the Massachusetts Historical Society