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January 2021
Seat at the Table Exhibition
Learn about women’s right to vote and equality 100 years later Teachers: Seat at the Table is perfect for Women's History Month! TEACHERS: REGISTER HERE to use the video tour with your class. DOWNLOAD the free Educator's Guide. ACCESS the exhibition's multimedia content. INDIVIDUALS: Take a video tour of the…
Find out more »February 2021
‘The Mask You Live In’ Film and Panel Discussion
“He wears a mask, and his face grows to fit it.” — George Orwell CLICK TO VIEW TRAILER OR REGISTER The Mask You Live In, an award-winning film that challenges Americans to reconsider what we mean by "be a man," was the focus of a recorded panel discussion presented…
Find out more »March 2021
A Primer in Women’s History of Horticulture
Home to the oldest rose garden in the United States, where many horticulturists perfected their craft, Wyck is pleased to offer A Primer in Women’s History of Horticulture. This event is a continuation of Wyck’s Women’s History Series that have been offered every March since 2017. In honor of women’s…
Find out more »Illustrating Change: The Red Rose Girls & 20th Century Suffrage
Learn the stories of Jessie Willcox Smith, Elizabeth Shippen Green and Violet Oakley, who were among the most prominent and prolific artists of their time. These three remarkable Philadelphia artists became an example of the possibilities for women in the workforce during the suffrage movement. Their talent, dedication, and lifelong…
Find out more »Artists Unmasked: A Celebration of Art, Artists, and the Athenaeum’s Regional Digital Imaging Center
The Athenaeum's Regional Digital Imaging Center (RDIC) performs digitization and printing work for many local artists. Don't miss this opportunity to view three regular visitors to the RDIC: Michele Foster Lucas, Dar James, and Debra M. Joseph. Masks must be worn inside the gallery.
Find out more »Spring Breakthru
College Students: Learn How to Advocate for Social Change Undergraduate students from across the country will gather virtually, delving into issues of intersectional feminism, civic engagement and social justice work. Students will be given the tools and resources to grow as advocates for social change within their campus communities. We…
Find out more »In Her Own Right: Activist Women, 1820-1920
The Philadelphia Area Consortium for Special Collections Libraries (PACSCL) and In Her Own Right project team invite you to join us in exploring a century of women’s activism leading to the passage of the 19th Amendment.
Find out more »How To Build a Movement
Want to bring about change but not sure how to get started? Three highly skilled and effective activists will share their experiences and advice in this free virtual panel discussion. Participants will gain a wealth of insight to help them do more intentional work in fostering change and promoting social…
Find out more »Illustrating Change: The Red Rose Girls & 20th Century Suffrage
Learn the stories of Jessie Willcox Smith, Elizabeth Shippen Green and Violet Oakley, who were among the most prominent and prolific artists of their time. These three remarkable Philadelphia artists became an example of the possibilities for women in the workforce during the suffrage movement. Their talent, dedication, and lifelong…
Find out more »5th Annual Women’s Symposium
The Women's Symposium seeks to empower, motivate and encourage women from all backgrounds, educational and professional levels to pursue their passions and seek leadership roles in their desired career paths. This virtual conference aims to enrich participants skills, expand their professional networks and promote an environment for growth through an…
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