MARCH PROGRAM – March 12 at 7:00 PM
Meeting held at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 3604 Chatham Road in Ellicott City (the corner of Chatham Road and Frederick Road- Route 144).
Women’s Suffrage in Maryland – a story map presentation
On March 12 we will have two of our members, Diana Bailey and Bea Dane, present.
The History of Women’s Suffrage in Maryland using an intriguing “story map” that was researched through support by a grant from the Maryland Historical Trust. This grant funded the documentation of 50 previously unrecognized sites in Maryland where women demonstrated, lobbied and were jailed in support of women’s right to vote. This interactive tour provides names we haven’t heard, as well as forgotten and familiar places that played important roles in the 70-year struggle for women’s suffrage in Maryland. We’ll also get a preview of plans to commemorate our suffrage,
planned for 2020.
Diana Bailey is the Executive Director of the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center and Bea Dane serves on the Center’s Executive Board.
APRIL PROGRAM – April 9 at 7:00 PM
Meeting held at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 3604 Chatham Road in Ellicott City (the corner of Chatham Road and Frederick Road- Route 144).
Talk and food tasting
South Korean Women – Life in Howard County
On April 9, the Diversity Committee, which has focused on South Korea this year, will sponsor a presentation by Sue Song and several other members of the Korean American Association on the conflicting roles and responsibilities of Korean American women. Korean Americans make up over 4% of the Howard County population, yet many remain quite separate from mainstream culture, even after residing here for many years, and may have difficulty connecting with available community resources. Ms. Song has been instrumental in bridging these cultural gaps. Come learn about what’s been accomplished, what still needs to be done, and opportunities to work together in the future. Typical Korean desserts will give us a “taste” of the rich traditions of this country.