The Remarkable Margaret Brent
Tuesday, October 27
6:00pm - 7:15pm
Presented by first-person reenactor Mary Ann Jung of History Alive, come learn the story of an outspoken and formidable colonial woman.
Margaret Brent, the first woman to demand the vote in America and the first female lawyer and landowner, was educated and outspoken - things women in the 1600's were not supposed to be. Meet the formidable colonist and learn about Maryland's founding and flag through Brent's adventures in the wilderness. The remarkable Mistress Brent also raised a Piscataway princess, so learn about local Native American culture and the dramatic first meeting of the settlers.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Women's History | Local Interest | Living History - In Person | Guest Presenter |
Jarrettsville Library
| Mon, Sep 21 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Closed |
The Jarrettsville Library is located near the intersection of Routes 165 and 23. In addition to a meeting room, we have a spacious, natural light-filled reading area in which visitors may read or connect their devices to WIFI.