Back to All Events

The Founding Mothers: Unsung Women of the Revolution

  • Gail Borden Public Main Library Elgin Room & Virtual 270 N Grove Ave Elgin, IL 60120 USA (map)
An oil painting depicting Betsy Ross presenting the first American flag to George Washing and two other officers in a colonial-style room. Ross and two young girls are draped in the flag on the left, while Washington stands centrally.

Hybrid – Gail Borden Public Main Library Elgin Room & Virtual
Thursday, March 26
6:30 – 7:30 pm

Adults. From battlefield bravery to political protest, discover the powerful stories of the women whose contributions helped shape a new nation.

The American Revolution was not won by soldiers and statesmen alone. This lecture highlights the courageous and often overlooked women who played vital roles in the fight for independence—as spies, soldiers, fundraisers, writers, and homefront heroes. From battlefield bravery to political protest, discover the powerful stories of the women whose contributions helped shape a new nation.

Please register using this link to attend in person or via Zoom -- https://attend.gailborden.info/event/15381586.

Previous
Previous
March 2

250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois Exhibit

Next
Next
April 2

Happy Semiquincentennial, America! - 250 Reasons Why America is Still Worth Celebrating