Historic Happenings Blog

Sunday, October 6 – Burlington County FIRST SUNDAY SERIES: SUSAN B. ANTHONY October 6, 2019 2:00pm-4:00pm $10. per person. Tickets available in advance or at the door. Contact: 609-267-6996 or  colonialdamesnj@comcast.net .  Join us this season in celebrating the 100 th  Anniversary of Suffrage with the signing of the 19 th  Amendment. Marjorie Goldman will portray Susan B. Anthony, an important suffragist who had a lively sense of humor and a passion for justice. Ms. Anthony’s commitment included the abolition of slavery, women’s rights to their own property and earnings, and women’s right to vote. Peachfield, 180 Burrs Road, Westampton;  609-267-6996

Saturday, March 23 – Cape May County Cape May MAC’s ‘Lunch & Learn’ series continues this winter   CAPE MAY – Meet other curious learners during this winter’s Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) Lunch & Learn series — informative and illustrated talks on popular topics of history, culture and the arts through March 27. All talks are at noon. Saturday, March 23 – Lucky Bones Lunch & Learn - Her Story – Charting the Course, with Mary Stewart Mary Stewart presents a look at seven women who led the way to equality and suffrage for women: Lucretia Mott, Sarah Josepha Hale, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Amelia Bloomer, Lucy Stone, Susan B. Anthony and Alice Paul. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lucky Bones Restaurant, 1200 Route 109, Cape May. Admission is $20 and includes a buffet luncheon and lecture. Beverages may be purchased separately. Limited event.